Seventeen sermons preach'd upon several occasions By William Clagett, D.D. late preacher to the Honourable Society of Grays Inn, and one of His Majesty's chaplains in ordinary. With the summ of a conference, on February 21, 1686. between Dr. Clagett and Father Gooden, about the point of transubstantiation. The third edition. Vol. I.
and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slave among you, where Satan dwells.
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But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
But I have a few things against thee, Because thou hast there them that hold the Doctrine of balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto Idols, and to commit fornication.
And whether the design of our Lord was likewise to describe the state of the Church from the Days of the Apostles to the end of the world, in several intervals thereof,
And whither the Design of our Lord was likewise to describe the state of the Church from the Days of the Apostles to the end of the world, in several intervals thereof,
and that they were designed not only for the Information of the then present Churches of the Proconsular Asia, but for the Edification of all Churches in all places,
and that they were designed not only for the Information of the then present Churches of the Proconsular Asia, but for the Edification of all Churches in all places,
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and because this Exhortation is also added to the Epistle sent to the Church of Pergamos, part of which I have now read to you, I may also exhort you to hear,
and Because this Exhortation is also added to the Epistle sent to the Church of Pergamum, part of which I have now read to you, I may also exhort you to hear,
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But he had committed this Church to the care of a Bishop in his absence, who is here called the Angel of the Church, and to whom this Epistle was directed in behalf of the Church under his care;
But he had committed this Church to the care of a Bishop in his absence, who is Here called the Angel of the Church, and to whom this Epistle was directed in behalf of the Church under his care;
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and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slave among you, where Satan dwells.
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and therefore by holding fast his Name, and not denying his Faith, we must needs understand, that she had kept entire that form of sound words, the Apostolical Creed, which St. John had left amongst them.
and Therefore by holding fast his Name, and not denying his Faith, we must needs understand, that she had kept entire that from of found words, the Apostolical Creed, which Saint John had left among them.
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Secondly, Where by consequence there was likely to be, and where indeed there was a great Persecution of the Gospel, under which Antipas a faithful Martyr of Jesus Christ, whose Zeal and Courage was an Example to the rest, was slain.
Secondly, Where by consequence there was likely to be, and where indeed there was a great Persecution of the Gospel, under which Antipas a faithful Martyr of jesus christ, whose Zeal and Courage was an Exampl to the rest, was slave.
This is the Commendation of the Church of Pergamos, that in such a place, and at such a time, she had held fast the Profession of the Fundamental Truths of the Gospel;
This is the Commendation of the Church of Pergamum, that in such a place, and At such a time, she had held fast the Profession of the Fundamental Truths of the Gospel;
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II. A Reproof: But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
II A Reproof: But I have a few things against thee, Because thou hast there them that hold the Doctrine of balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to Idols, and to commit fornication.
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. (i. e.) Although she had the Foundation of the Faith, yet within the Communion of that Church the Doctrine of Balaam, and the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans was taught and practised:
So hast thou also them that hold the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. (i. e.) Although she had the Foundation of the Faith, yet within the Communion of that Church the Doctrine of balaam, and the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans was taught and practised:
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She had suffered damnable Doctrines and wicked Practices to take place, which were likely enough to endanger the subverting of the whole Christian Faith professed amongst them. But more particularly,
She had suffered damnable Doctrines and wicked Practices to take place, which were likely enough to endanger the subverting of the Whole Christian Faith professed among them. But more particularly,
For this was the stumbling-block which Balaam laid before the Children of Israel, not only drawing them to carnal Fornication with the Daughters of Moab, but spiritual Fornication also with their Idols.
For this was the stumbling-block which balaam laid before the Children of Israel, not only drawing them to carnal Fornication with the Daughters of Moab, but spiritual Fornication also with their Idols.
Now it seems there was such a grievous Persecution of the Church at Pergamos, that some of that Communion, to ease the Church from it, taught, That it was lawful to Sacrifice to Idols,
Now it seems there was such a grievous Persecution of the Church At Pergamum, that Some of that Communion, to ease the Church from it, taught, That it was lawful to Sacrifice to Idols,
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but that because they should still retain the Name and Essence of a true Church, they should therefore sufficiently approve their Fidelity to Christ, notwithstanding their burning Incense,
but that Because they should still retain the Name and Essence of a true Church, they should Therefore sufficiently approve their Fidis to christ, notwithstanding their burning Incense,
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And it is called the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, from Nicolas the Deacon, who being upbraided for doting too much upon his fair Wife, to shew that he was not to be blamed upon that account, made a prostitution of her to all Comers:
And it is called the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, from Nicolas the Deacon, who being upbraided for doting too much upon his fair Wife, to show that he was not to be blamed upon that account, made a prostitution of her to all Comers:
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Which lewd Example had, it seems spread its Contagion into some of the Asian Churches, especially at Pergamos, where many of them held Community of Women to be lawful;
Which lewd Exampl had, it seems spread its Contagion into Some of the Asian Churches, especially At Pergamum, where many of them held Community of Women to be lawful;
So that the Doctrines, for tolerating of which the Church of Pergamos is here reprehended, were such as grated very near upon the Foundations of Christianity;
So that the Doctrines, for tolerating of which the Church of Pergamum is Here reprehended, were such as grated very near upon the Foundations of Christianity;
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A very strange Corruption of the State of that Church in so short a time from the first Plantation of it. Now, III. We have in this Message of Jesus to the Church of Pergamos, a warning to repent, and to make haste to repent too:
A very strange Corruption of the State of that Church in so short a time from the First Plantation of it. Now, III. We have in this Message of jesus to the Church of Pergamum, a warning to Repent, and to make haste to Repent too:
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but continued a Church for many Ages afterwards, till at length falling again into great Corruption of Doctrine and Manners, she, with all the other Six Churches of Asia, written to by our Lord, fell to be no Church at all;
but continued a Church for many Ages afterwards, till At length falling again into great Corruption of Doctrine and Manners, she, with all the other Six Churches of Asia, written to by our Lord, fell to be no Church At all;
I am much mistaken, if from this Authority we may not be able to justify the Reformation of the Church of England, against the most specious and popular Exceptions which they of Rome make against our Reformation.
I am much mistaken, if from this authority we may not be able to justify the Reformation of the Church of England, against the most specious and popular Exceptions which they of Room make against our Reformation.
First, That in this Church, whilst it was in Communion with, and Subjection to the Church of Rome, there were notorious Abuses and Errors both in Doctrine and Worship, added to the Profession of the Common Faith.
First, That in this Church, while it was in Communion with, and Subjection to the Church of Rome, there were notorious Abuses and Errors both in Doctrine and Worship, added to the Profession of the Common Faith.
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First, That in this Church, as in all others that were in Communion with the Church of Rome, there were notorious Abuses and Errors introduced into the Faith and Worship of Christians:
First, That in this Church, as in all Others that were in Communion with the Church of Rome, there were notorious Abuses and Errors introduced into the Faith and Worship of Christians:
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and of this sort were the Practices of Adoring the Host, Praying to Saints, to dead Men and Women, and Worshipping of Images, contrary to the whole Tenor of the Scripture, providing that we should worship the Lord our God, and that him only we should serve.
and of this sort were the Practices of Adoring the Host, Praying to Saints, to dead Men and Women, and Worshipping of Images, contrary to the Whole Tenor of the Scripture, providing that we should worship the Lord our God, and that him only we should serve.
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than the easy terms upon which they promised forgiveness of Sins, and security from Hell? Confession to a Priest, with Attrition, being reckoned sufficient to receive a Pretorial Absolution, which shall be valid in Heaven:
than the easy terms upon which they promised forgiveness of Sins, and security from Hell? Confessi to a Priest, with Attrition, being reckoned sufficient to receive a Pretorial Absolution, which shall be valid in Heaven:
As also the Invention of Purgatory, and the Power of the Church to shorten the Pains of it by Indulgences, by applying the Treasure of the Churches Merits, by Masses and Prayers, with a great many Abuses of this nature.
As also the Invention of Purgatory, and the Power of the Church to shorten the Pains of it by Indulgences, by applying the Treasure of the Churches Merits, by Masses and Prayers, with a great many Abuses of this nature.
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And besides all these, what shall we say to their Doctrine of Transubstantiation, their Half-communion, their Latin Service, their Sacrifice of the Mass, for which there is no President or Rule in the Scriptures, or in Antiquity;
And beside all these, what shall we say to their Doctrine of Transubstantiation, their Half-communion, their Latin Service, their Sacrifice of the Mass, for which there is no President or Rule in the Scriptures, or in Antiquity;
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she is that One Catholick Church, which cannot fail, to which Christ has promised his perpetual Presence and Assistance, that the gates of hell shall never prevail against her;
she is that One Catholic Church, which cannot fail, to which christ has promised his perpetual Presence and Assistance, that the gates of hell shall never prevail against her;
In a word, that whatsoever is by her defined, is infallibly true, and therefore that these Doctrines and Practices are neither damnable Errors and Sins,
In a word, that whatsoever is by her defined, is infallibly true, and Therefore that these Doctrines and Practices Are neither damnable Errors and Sins,
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But first of all we say, That whatsoever Promises were made to the Catholick Church, they do not belong only to the Church of Rome, which is but a part of it;
But First of all we say, That whatsoever Promises were made to the Catholic Church, they do not belong only to the Church of Rome, which is but a part of it;
and that these Promises, That the gates of hell should not prevail against the Church; and that Christ would be with his Church to the end of the world;
and that these Promises, That the gates of hell should not prevail against the Church; and that christ would be with his Church to the end of the world;
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amounted to no more than this, That she should be preserved from so much Error as would utterly destroy the Being of a Church, not from all Error whatsoever;
amounted to no more than this, That she should be preserved from so much Error as would utterly destroy the Being of a Church, not from all Error whatsoever;
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but that no Promise in particular was made to the Church of Rome, so much as to secure her from Fundamental Errors, utterly destructive of the Being of a Church;
but that no Promise in particular was made to the Church of Rome, so much as to secure her from Fundamental Errors, utterly destructive of thee Being of a Church;
especially since St. Paul writing to the Church of Rome, plainly supposes that it was possible for them to be quite cut off from the Body of Christ, Rom. 11.21, 22. where speaking of the Rejection of the Jews, he hath these words;
especially since Saint Paul writing to the Church of Rome, plainly supposes that it was possible for them to be quite Cut off from the Body of christ, Rom. 11.21, 22. where speaking of the Rejection of the jews, he hath these words;
Which had been vain words, if it had been impossible, by virtue of any Privilege conferred upon the See of Peter, for the Church of Rome not to continue in God's goodness, or it be an infallible Truth that she shall not be cut off.
Which had been vain words, if it had been impossible, by virtue of any Privilege conferred upon the See of Peter, for the Church of Rome not to continue in God's Goodness, or it be an infallible Truth that she shall not be Cut off.
and in short, that we cannot arrive to certainty of the true sense of Scripture, without the Testimony of an Infallible Interpreter, which the Church is.
and in short, that we cannot arrive to certainty of the true sense of Scripture, without the Testimony of an Infallible Interpreter, which the Church is.
she supposes that the Promise of Infallibility to her self is so plainly made, that every man who has a mind to understand the truth, may be certain of the true sense of the words.
she supposes that the Promise of Infallibility to her self is so plainly made, that every man who has a mind to understand the truth, may be certain of the true sense of the words.
then why may I not be as certain of the sense of other Texts as plain as these, without such an Interpreter? It seems to me, that our Saviour said, Drink ye All of this, and therefore that you of the Roman Church may as well take the Bread as the Cup from the Laity.
then why may I not be as certain of the sense of other Texts as plain as these, without such an Interpreter? It seems to me, that our Saviour said, Drink you All of this, and Therefore that you of the Roman Church may as well take the Bred as the Cup from the Laity.
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It seems also to me, that the Author to the Hebrews doth absolutely say, That Christ was offered once for all, and that he sat down thenceforth at the right hand of God;
It seems also to me, that the Author to the Hebrews does absolutely say, That christ was offered once for all, and that he sat down thenceforth At the right hand of God;
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I demand now, why I may not be certain of the true sense of these places, upon as reasonable grounds as you suppose I may be of those which in your Judgment conclude for the Infallibility of your Church? If I may,
I demand now, why I may not be certain of the true sense of these places, upon as reasonable grounds as you suppose I may be of those which in your Judgement conclude for the Infallibility of your Church? If I may,
then I demand again, Why do you urge me with those Scriptures that, as you pretend, prove the Infallibility of your Church? For as yet I am not persuaded of the Infallibility thereof,
then I demand again, Why do you urge me with those Scriptures that, as you pretend, prove the Infallibility of your Church? For as yet I am not persuaded of the Infallibility thereof,
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because he cannot infallibly know the true Sense of Scripture giving Testimony to it, before he believes it without any Testimony from Scripture at all:
Because he cannot infallibly know the true Sense of Scripture giving Testimony to it, before he believes it without any Testimony from Scripture At all:
So that it is to no purpose to go about to persuade any reasonable man that your Church is Infallible, till he doth already believe it, that is, till it is a needless thing to do it,
So that it is to no purpose to go about to persuade any reasonable man that your Church is Infallible, till he does already believe it, that is, till it is a needless thing to do it,
before the Council of Trent. One of their own Popes said, We confess many abominable Abuses and Grievances have been for these many years last past in the Holy See;
before the Council of Trent. One of their own Popes said, We confess many abominable Abuses and Grievances have been for these many Years last passed in the Holy See;
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At the Council of Trent, the Ambassadors of several Princes desired earnestly the Cup for the People, the Marriage of the Clergy, Service in a known Tongue,
At the Council of Trent, the ambassadors of several Princes desired earnestly the Cup for the People, the Marriage of the Clergy, Service in a known Tongue,
for we find that the Church of Pergamos, which was not over-run with so many false Doctrines and corrupt Practices as those of the Roman Church I have mentioned, was required by our Lord Jesus himself to remove those Errors and Corruptions which had crept into her;
for we find that the Church of Pergamum, which was not overrun with so many false Doctrines and corrupt Practices as those of the Roman Church I have mentioned, was required by our Lord jesus himself to remove those Errors and Corruptions which had crept into her;
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Indeed it had been a much more desirable thing, that the whole Western Church, and more desirable still, that the East and the West had both united in a Reformation;
Indeed it had been a much more desirable thing, that the Whole Western Church, and more desirable still, that the East and the West had both united in a Reformation;
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It was very reasonable, and very necessary therefore, that Christian Kingdoms should proceed in Provincial and National Councils, to reform themselves,
It was very reasonable, and very necessary Therefore, that Christian Kingdoms should proceed in Provincial and National Councils, to reform themselves,
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when it was thought fit not always to tarry for General Councils, but very often for particular Churches to proceed out of hand to the rooting out of Error and Heresy,
when it was Thought fit not always to tarry for General Councils, but very often for particular Churches to proceed out of hand to the rooting out of Error and Heresy,
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Ignatius, who so often requires, that nothing should be done of moment in the Church, without the Bishop, would have found out some one occasion at least to have said, Let nothing be done without the Bishop of Rome,
Ignatius, who so often requires, that nothing should be done of moment in the Church, without the Bishop, would have found out Some one occasion At least to have said, Let nothing be done without the Bishop of Rome,
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But if Pergamos were justifiable in removing those Corruptions which were crept into that Church, without staying for the consent of the Bishop of Rome; England, in removing more Corruptions,
But if Pergamum were justifiable in removing those Corruptions which were crept into that Church, without staying for the consent of the Bishop of Room; England, in removing more Corruptions,
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nor when the Council of Ephesus decreed, That no Bishop should presume to invade any other Province, which from the beginning had not been under his or his Predecessors Jurisdiction;
nor when the Council of Ephesus decreed, That no Bishop should presume to invade any other Province, which from the beginning had not been under his or his Predecessors Jurisdiction;
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And then the Church of Britain was free, acknowledging no Foreign Jurisdiction; the Power that the Bishop of Rome gained here in After-Ages, was got by Fraud,
And then the Church of Britain was free, acknowledging no Foreign Jurisdiction; the Power that the Bishop of Room gained Here in Afterages, was god by Fraud,
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if long since the Inhabitants of this Island received any Benefit from Rome, therefore they should in all Ages be exposed to the Usurpations of that Place afterwards;
if long since the Inhabitants of this Island received any Benefit from Room, Therefore they should in all Ages be exposed to the Usurpations of that Place afterwards;
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Thirdly, To consider some of those specious Pretences and Objections, by which they go about to weaken the stedfastness of our People in the Communion of our Church,
Thirdly, To Consider Some of those specious Pretences and Objections, by which they go about to weaken the steadfastness of our People in the Communion of our Church,
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1. They say, How was it possible that Errors could creep into the Church, of that nature with those which we charge upon them? There must have been great Opposition made to any the least design of such an Alteration in the state of Religion;
1. They say, How was it possible that Errors could creep into the Church, of that nature with those which we charge upon them? There must have been great Opposition made to any the least Design of such an Alteration in the state of Religion;
2. They say, That the perpetual Succession of their Bishops from St. Peter, is an Argument of the Succession of true Doctrine amongst them in the Purity thereof;
2. They say, That the perpetual Succession of their Bishops from Saint Peter, is an Argument of the Succession of true Doctrine among them in the Purity thereof;
as the Church of Pergamos had before one Age was gone? Or does their Infallibility grow with their Succession? Or, the farther they are removed from the beginning of the Church, are they the surer still that they teach nothing but what was taught at first?
as the Church of Pergamum had before one Age was gone? Or does their Infallibility grow with their Succession? Or, the farther they Are removed from the beginning of the Church, Are they the Surer still that they teach nothing but what was taught At First?
3. They say, We are departed from the whole Church of Christ that was visible every where upon the face of the Earth when the Reformation was begun, seeing there was then no Communion in the World,
3. They say, We Are departed from the Whole Church of christ that was visible every where upon the face of the Earth when the Reformation was begun, seeing there was then no Communion in the World,
But that we departed from the general Errors and Corruptions of it, and by that could not be said to depart from the whole Church, whereof we our selves were a part,
But that we departed from the general Errors and Corruptions of it, and by that could not be said to depart from the Whole Church, whereof we our selves were a part,
4. They pretend Antiquity for their Errors, and are often asking that shrewd Question, as they deem it, Where was your Religion before Luther? I would answer this Question with another, That after the Angel of the Church of Pergamos had purged away the Corruptions of that Church, Where was the Church of Pergamos before that Reformation? Every one of common sense would answer, It was where it is now,
4. They pretend Antiquity for their Errors, and Are often asking that shrewd Question, as they deem it, Where was your Religion before Luther? I would answer this Question with Another, That After the Angel of the Church of Pergamum had purged away the Corruptions of that Church, Where was the Church of Pergamum before that Reformation? Every one of Common sense would answer, It was where it is now,
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So I say, still admitting what yet can never be proved, That there was none for Five hundred Years together, that declared against the Abuses and Errors that were crept into the Church;
So I say, still admitting what yet can never be proved, That there was none for Five hundred years together, that declared against the Abuses and Errors that were crept into the Church;
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admitting this, I say that our Church, before our Reformation, or even before Luther, was even amongst our selves, where the Roman Corruptions had prevailed, only it was then a Corrupted,
admitting this, I say that our Church, before our Reformation, or even before Luther, was even among our selves, where the Roman Corruptions had prevailed, only it was then a Corrupted,
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we have kept that which is ancient, thrown aside that which was lately introduced, and so are a Church built upon the same Foundation that we were built upon before,
we have kept that which is ancient, thrown aside that which was lately introduced, and so Are a Church built upon the same Foundation that we were built upon before,
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and that is, Hezekiah 's Reformation, who took away the High-places, burnt the Images, and cut down the Groves, which had stood in all probability four or five hundred years;
and that is, Hezekiah is Reformation, who took away the High-places, burned the Images, and Cut down the Groves, which had stood in all probability four or five hundred Years;
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And now the Question, Where our Church was before Luther? is just such another as this Would have been, Where was the Church of Judah before Hezekiah? And indeed such a demand was made:
And now the Question, Where our Church was before Luther? is just such Another as this Would have been, Where was the Church of Judah before Hezekiah? And indeed such a demand was made:
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but, which is little for the credit of such Questions, by Rabshakeh, that great Blasphemer of the God of Israel: For thus I find him speaking to the Jews;
but, which is little for the credit of such Questions, by Rabshakeh, that great Blasphemer of the God of Israel: For thus I find him speaking to the jews;
Is not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem? 2 Kings 18.22. By which Question it is most apparent, that the corruption amongst the People in this matter had been so general and ancient, that their Neighbours took this false Worship of theirs for their Religion;
Is not that he, whose high places and whose Altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, You shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem? 2 Kings 18.22. By which Question it is most apparent, that the corruption among the People in this matter had been so general and ancient, that their Neighbours took this false Worship of theirs for their Religion;
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and therefore reckoned that Hezekiah had introduced a New Religion, because he had but reformed the Old. I need not make any Application of so plain an Instance.
and Therefore reckoned that Hezekiah had introduced a New Religion, Because he had but reformed the Old. I need not make any Application of so plain an Instance.
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5. They sometimes say, That since we confess them to be a true Church, and consequently to hold no Fundamental Errors, we ought to have tarried in a Church in which we granted a possibility of Salvation;
5. They sometime say, That since we confess them to be a true Church, and consequently to hold no Fundamental Errors, we ought to have tarried in a Church in which we granted a possibility of Salvation;
And though these parts of the Church are separated in Communion from one another, it does not follow, that either of them must be the Catholick Church,
And though these parts of the Church Are separated in Communion from one Another, it does not follow, that either of them must be the Catholic Church,
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and that it concerns every man, as much as his Soul is worth, to chuse that Communion which does not only afford him the Means that are absolutely necessary to Salvation,
and that it concerns every man, as much as his Soul is worth, to choose that Communion which does not only afford him the Means that Are absolutely necessary to Salvation,
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But if they will not receive this Answer, but still contend, that because we charge each other with Heresy and Schism, 'tis impossible both parts can be within the Unity of the Catholick Church;
But if they will not receive this Answer, but still contend, that Because we charge each other with Heresy and Schism, it's impossible both parts can be within the Unity of the Catholic Church;
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nor that it is impossible the Reformed and the Unreformed part of Christendom, should be within the Pale of that one Church which we profess to believe in the Creed, any more than it was impossible for the Church of Pergamos to have been a part of the Catholick Church, both before and after her Reformation.
nor that it is impossible the Reformed and the Unreformed part of Christendom, should be within the Pale of that one Church which we profess to believe in the Creed, any more than it was impossible for the Church of Pergamum to have been a part of the Catholic Church, both before and After her Reformation.
And thus I have gone through the Task I set my self, and I hope need to make no Apology for entertaining you with a Controversy of this nature, which indeed ought to be no Controversy amongst us.
And thus I have gone through the Task I Set my self, and I hope need to make no Apology for entertaining you with a Controversy of this nature, which indeed ought to be no Controversy among us.
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but since we have two Works upon our hands, to guard you against Error, as well as to warn you against a wicked Life, I do not see how we can discharge our Duty,
but since we have two Works upon our hands, to guard you against Error, as well as to warn you against a wicked Life, I do not see how we can discharge our Duty,
And that I may not say nothing to the latter, I am to tell you in the Conclusion, That we do not make the Communion of the best Church in the World to be all in all;
And that I may not say nothing to the latter, I am to tell you in the Conclusion, That we do not make the Communion of the best Church in the World to be all in all;
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for any Church to pretend to save men by a Trick, and send them to Heaven any other way than the plain way of keeping the Commandments of God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
for any Church to pretend to save men by a Trick, and send them to Heaven any other Way than the plain Way of keeping the commandments of God, and our Saviour jesus christ:
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Nay, inasmuch as he hath forewarned us of a Day of Judgment, and hath told us beforehand, That the Word which he hath spoken, the same should judge us at the Last Day:
Nay, inasmuch as he hath forewarned us of a Day of Judgement, and hath told us beforehand, That the Word which he hath spoken, the same should judge us At the Last Day:
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But our Saviour did not foretell these things only, but the Causes of them too, and what it was that would obstruct the Progress and Design of his Religion.
But our Saviour did not foretell these things only, but the Causes of them too, and what it was that would obstruct the Progress and Design of his Religion.
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and Inducements to Error, which some men lay in the way of others: They are sometimes otherwise express'd, Snares, Stumbling-blocks, and occasions of Fallings;
and Inducements to Error, which Some men lay in the Way of Others: They Are sometime otherwise expressed, Snares, Stumbling-blocks, and occasions of Fallings;
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For, 1. It is no ordinary Misery or Calamity which is expressed in denouncing a Wo; and this Wo must likewise refer to those that are turned aside by the Scandals and Temptations that others lay before them;
For, 1. It is no ordinary Misery or Calamity which is expressed in denouncing a Woe; and this Woe must likewise refer to those that Are turned aside by the Scandals and Temptations that Others lay before them;
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because if Offences were not taken as well as given, it seems not easy to say why they should produce so much Sin and Misery as is implied in denouncing Wo upon their account.
Because if Offences were not taken as well as given, it seems not easy to say why they should produce so much since and Misery as is implied in denouncing Woe upon their account.
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where by the World we cannot understand less than a very great part of Mankind, who should be diverted by Offences, either from receiving the Gospel at all,
where by the World we cannot understand less than a very great part of Mankind, who should be diverted by Offences, either from receiving the Gospel At all,
and not being fortified with deep resolution, he dureth but for a while; for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended, Matth. 30.20, 21. This was that Offence which our Saviour warned his Disciples of, more than of any other.
and not being fortified with deep resolution, he dureth but for a while; for when tribulation or persecution arises Because of the word, by and by he is offended, Matthew 30.20, 21. This was that Offence which our Saviour warned his Disciples of, more than of any other.
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and he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me, Matth. 10. And this is in it self so great an Offence or Stumbling-block, to put men out of the right way, that sometimes the general word is used to signify this particular Instance only:
and he that Takes not his cross, and follows After me, is not worthy of me, Matthew 10. And this is in it self so great an Offence or Stumbling-block, to put men out of the right Way, that sometime the general word is used to signify this particular Instance only:
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Thus when our Saviour said, Blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me, Mat. 11.6. the meaning is, Blessed is he whom the Example of John the Baptist 's Sufferings does not fright from being my Disciple.
Thus when our Saviour said, Blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me, Mathew 11.6. the meaning is, Blessed is he whom the Exampl of John the Baptist is Sufferings does not fright from being my Disciple.
and therefore they who are under the strongest inclinations to sin, and need the most powerful restraints, are most forward to receive them, i. e. they who will be sure to make the worst use of them.
and Therefore they who Are under the Strongest inclinations to since, and need the most powerful restraints, Are most forward to receive them, i. e. they who will be sure to make the worst use of them.
He that offers a Key to let Sinners into Heaven without Repentance, and keeping the Commandments of God, is sure to meet with sufficient Numbers that will not be over-forward to examine how he came by it.
He that offers a Key to let Sinners into Heaven without Repentance, and keeping the commandments of God, is sure to meet with sufficient Numbers that will not be overforward to examine how he Come by it.
It had been long enough ere men could have been persuaded, that particular Confession of Sins to a man in secret, with a bare purpose not to do the like again, will at any time suffice for the effect of Absolution,
It had been long enough ere men could have been persuaded, that particular Confessi of Sins to a man in secret, with a bore purpose not to do the like again, will At any time suffice for the Effect of Absolution,
And what Wonders that can do, was too evident in the beginning of Christianity, when the Gnosticks seduced no small number of Disciples, by giving liberty to fleshly Lusts,
And what Wonders that can do, was too evident in the beginning of Christianity, when the Gnostics seduced no small number of Disciples, by giving liberty to fleshly Lustiest,
3. The mixing of Falshood with Truth, is another great Offence, tending to much Evil; as it meets with persons disposed either to overmuch Credulity, or too much Distrust.
3. The mixing of Falsehood with Truth, is Another great Offence, tending to much Evil; as it meets with Persons disposed either to overmuch Credulity, or too much Distrust.
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Thus the Pharisees recommended their absurd Traditions to the People, because in the same breath they taught them the Law of Moses. Thus some of the Gentiles were ready to reject Christianity,
Thus the Pharisees recommended their absurd Traditions to the People, Because in the same breath they taught them the Law of Moses. Thus Some of the Gentiles were ready to reject Christianity,
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And of this the Pharisees were the first notable Instance, who placing Religion in abundance of nice Observations, seemed to be the most strict and devout People in the World;
And of this the Pharisees were the First notable Instance, who placing Religion in abundance of Nicaenae Observations, seemed to be the most strict and devout People in the World;
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and therefore our Saviour knowing the wickedness of their Hearts and Lives, compared them to whited sepulchres, that within were full of dead mens bones, and all uncleanness.
and Therefore our Saviour knowing the wickedness of their Hearts and Lives, compared them to whited sepulchres, that within were full of dead men's bones, and all uncleanness.
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And this Offence would be so powerful whenever it should happen, that it seemed good to the Spirit to foretell it expresly, viz. That in the latter times some should depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, forbidding to marry,
And this Offence would be so powerful whenever it should happen, that it seemed good to the Spirit to foretell it expressly, viz. That in the latter times Some should depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, forbidding to marry,
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and commanding to abstain from meats, 1 Tim. 4.1, 2, 3. Another Offence of this kind, which was also expresly foretold, is pretending the Testimony of Miracles.
and commanding to abstain from Meats, 1 Tim. 4.1, 2, 3. another Offence of this kind, which was also expressly foretold, is pretending the Testimony of Miracles.
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Behold, says he, I have told you before, Matth. 24.24, 25. And thus St. Paul foretold, that when that wicked one should be revealed, his coming should be after the working of Satan, with power,
Behold, Says he, I have told you before, Matthew 24.24, 25. And thus Saint Paul foretold, that when that wicked one should be revealed, his coming should be After the working of Satan, with power,
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with which Artifice the Judaizers secured themselves against the Gentile Christians, saying, Except ye be circumcised, and keep the law of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
with which Artifice the Judaizers secured themselves against the Gentile Christians, saying, Except you be circumcised, and keep the law of Moses, you cannot be saved.
And 'tis a wonderful thing to observe how easy men are to be managed, when on the one side there is a positive Sentence of Damnation to work upon their fears;
And it's a wondered thing to observe how easy men Are to be managed, when on the one side there is a positive Sentence of Damnation to work upon their fears;
but in particular also, when he said, Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheeps cloathing, Matth. 7.15. 5. To this I may add what St. Paul observes, 1 Tim. 6.5. Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness.
but in particular also, when he said, Beware of false Prophets, which come to you in Sheep clothing, Matthew 7.15. 5. To this I may add what Saint Paul observes, 1 Tim. 6.5. Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness.
And then they will be apt to judge of the Truth or Falshood of a Way of Religion, by the good or bad Fruits of Practice it brings forth in those that profess it:
And then they will be apt to judge of the Truth or Falsehood of a Way of Religion, by the good or bad Fruits of Practice it brings forth in those that profess it:
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And because of the pernicious Influence of Bad Examples, we find St. Paul often calling upon the Christians with whom he had to do, to fix their observation upon those that were good:
And Because of the pernicious Influence of Bad Examples, we find Saint Paul often calling upon the Christians with whom he had to do, to fix their observation upon those that were good:
Thus I have very briefly, considering the largeness of the Subject, shewn what Offences were to come, by laying before you the principal and most obvious Offences, which we know by the Predictions of the Scripture, and, alas for the World! by too sad experience.
Thus I have very briefly, considering the largeness of the Subject, shown what Offences were to come, by laying before you the principal and most obvious Offences, which we know by the Predictions of the Scripture, and, alas for the World! by too sad experience.
And this Enquiry is necessary to be pursued upon this account, if upon no other, That it may appear that the Certainty of Offences coming, did not arise from any defect or fault of the Blessed Gospel of our Saviour.
And this Enquiry is necessary to be pursued upon this account, if upon no other, That it may appear that the Certainty of Offences coming, did not arise from any defect or fault of the Blessed Gospel of our Saviour.
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If we consider the harmless and Dove-like Temper of Christianity, the Excellency of its Design, the Richness of its Promises, the Divinity of its Rules and Precepts, the Comforts it has in store for all honest Minds,
If we Consider the harmless and Dovelike Temper of Christianity, the Excellency of its Design, the Richness of its Promises, the Divinity of its Rules and Precepts, the Comforts it has in store for all honest Minds,
we would rather have expected it should have been fortold, That no man in any Age would ever set himself to oppose the design of the Gospel, either in whole or in part.
we would rather have expected it should have been foretold, That no man in any Age would ever Set himself to oppose the Design of the Gospel, either in Whole or in part.
and no farther, we should rather have expected that the Doctrine of our Saviour should never have been gainsaid, never perverted, never mingled with Error, never have given occasion to wrangling and discord,
and no farther, we should rather have expected that the Doctrine of our Saviour should never have been gainsaid, never perverted, never mingled with Error, never have given occasion to wrangling and discord,
it is also worthy of all acceptation: Why then must it needs be that offences come? To which I shall give a plain answer in our Saviour's words to Nicodemus; That light is come into the world,
it is also worthy of all acceptation: Why then must it needs be that offences come? To which I shall give a plain answer in our Saviour's words to Nicodemus; That Light is come into the world,
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In a word, it is not the defect, but the exceeding Excellence and Purity of true Christianity, that has given occasion to the World to oppose it, to pervert it,
In a word, it is not the defect, but the exceeding Excellence and Purity of true Christianity, that has given occasion to the World to oppose it, to pervert it,
but cure by rational means and methods; no wonder that Offences have come; nay, that our Saviour said, It must needs be that offences come. To argue more particularly:
but cure by rational means and methods; no wonder that Offences have come; nay, that our Saviour said, It must needs be that offences come. To argue more particularly:
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And therefore every carnal man, while he so continues, carries within himself a terrible prejudice, a secret Enmity against the Truth as it is in Jesus;
And Therefore every carnal man, while he so continues, carries within himself a terrible prejudice, a secret Enmity against the Truth as it is in jesus;
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and his Heart riseth with as much Anger against that Doctrine of God, that telleth him it is not lawful for him to pursue his worldly and fleshly desires as he would,
and his Heart Riseth with as much Anger against that Doctrine of God, that Telleth him it is not lawful for him to pursue his worldly and fleshly Desires as he would,
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while we are conscious of Sin, and are not willing to be reformed; because it reveals to us the Wrath of God against all our unrighteousness and ungodliness;
while we Are conscious of since, and Are not willing to be reformed; Because it reveals to us the Wrath of God against all our unrighteousness and ungodliness;
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it forewarns us of a dreadful Sentence at the last day, and of an everlasting Punishment which we are unwilling at the same time to venture, in which we are unwilling to part with our sins,
it forewarns us of a dreadful Sentence At the last day, and of an everlasting Punishment which we Are unwilling At the same time to venture, in which we Are unwilling to part with our Sins,
and this was one reason why the Heathens opposed it, and persecuted it, and is one reason why Christians have corrupted it, by finding out other ways to avoid Damnation,
and this was one reason why the heathens opposed it, and persecuted it, and is one reason why Christians have corrupted it, by finding out other ways to avoid Damnation,
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2. If we consider the Doctrine of Christ as it is a Doctrine both of Faith and Manners, it is no way framed to serve the ends of ambitious and worldly-minded men,
2. If we Consider the Doctrine of christ as it is a Doctrine both of Faith and Manners, it is no Way framed to serve the ends of ambitious and worldly-minded men,
And this Religion, as Machiavel well observed, was not calculated for the inspiring of men with great designs, such I suppose as his Caesar Borgia aimed at.
And this Religion, as Machiavel well observed, was not calculated for the inspiring of men with great designs, such I suppose as his Caesar Borgia aimed At.
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And therefore it was very likely in process of time, that it should be helped out by other Principles and Doctrines, that would bring in the swelling of worldly Pride into the Church,
And Therefore it was very likely in process of time, that it should be helped out by other Principles and Doctrines, that would bring in the swelling of worldly Pride into the Church,
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But because true Christianity serves no such design, therefore was our Saviour opposed by the Rulers of the Jews; his Doctrine did not tend at all that way, viz. to make Hierusalem the Mistress of the World,
But Because true Christianity serves no such Design, Therefore was our Saviour opposed by the Rulers of the jews; his Doctrine did not tend At all that Way, viz. to make Jerusalem the Mistress of the World,
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because the Worship it prescribes is a Worship of great simplicity, that has but two or three positive Institutions of Divine Authority, viz. the two Sacraments,
Because the Worship it prescribes is a Worship of great simplicity, that has but two or three positive Institutions of Divine authority, viz. the two Sacraments,
For the former does amuse the Senses, and entertain the Imagination, the latter does that but very little in comparison, and rather satisfies our Reason.
For the former does amuse the Senses, and entertain the Imagination, the latter does that but very little in comparison, and rather Satisfies our Reason.
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as there did even in St. Austin 's days, who complained of it not a little in his Epistle to Januarius. Neither could it be doubted but such Excesses would be accompanied with false Notions of Religion,
as there did even in Saint Austin is days, who complained of it not a little in his Epistle to January. Neither could it be doubted but such Excesses would be accompanied with false Notions of Religion,
For whereas the excellent design of our Saviour in appointing so small a number of external Observations, leaving the necessary Rules of Decency to be determined by the Church, was this, to take men off from all pretence of placing the weight of Religion in outward Ceremonies,
For whereas the excellent Design of our Saviour in appointing so small a number of external Observations, leaving the necessary Rules of Decency to be determined by the Church, was this, to take men off from all pretence of placing the weight of Religion in outward Ceremonies,
for such Causes as these, they reckoned the Christians little better than Atheists, believing that a Religion which made no stately shew, to be as good as none at all.
for such Causes as these, they reckoned the Christians little better than Atheists, believing that a Religion which made no stately show, to be as good as none At all.
That they having a Stately and Mystical Form of Worship of their own, might be less under a Temptation of learning of the Idolatrous Nations round about them;
That they having a Stately and Mystical From of Worship of their own, might be less under a Temptation of learning of the Idolatrous nations round about them;
the World would either try to keep it out, or when that was in vain to attempt any longer, to square and form it better to its own purposes and inclinations.
the World would either try to keep it out, or when that was in vain to attempt any longer, to square and from it better to its own Purposes and inclinations.
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It was upon this account, viz. of the design of the Gospel, which was exalted above a worldly Spirit, that a peculiar Temper was required by our Saviour, in order to the embracing of his Doctrine.
It was upon this account, viz. of the Design of the Gospel, which was exalted above a worldly Spirit, that a peculiar Temper was required by our Saviour, in order to the embracing of his Doctrine.
without which dispositions, the common Prejudices against Christianity would certainly hinder the Efficacy of those Arguments and Motives by which it was recommended.
without which dispositions, the Common Prejudices against Christianity would Certainly hinder the Efficacy of those Arguments and Motives by which it was recommended.
And therefore since God did not intend by an irresistible act upon the minds of men to over-rule them into a compliance with the Gospel, it was not to be expected but that it should be first of all greatly opposed, as it was;
And Therefore since God did not intend by an irresistible act upon the minds of men to overrule them into a compliance with the Gospel, it was not to be expected but that it should be First of all greatly opposed, as it was;
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And it well became Divine Providence to permit those to resist the Holy Spirit, and the means of Salvation, who would not be reclaimed by any reasonable means;
And it well became Divine Providence to permit those to resist the Holy Spirit, and the means of Salvation, who would not be reclaimed by any reasonable means;
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and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out, John 6.37. i. e. All sincere and humble Persons, who are committed to the special care of Christ, to train them up to eternal Life, will be sufficiently armed against Temptations;
and him that comes to me I will in no wise cast out, John 6.37. i. e. All sincere and humble Persons, who Are committed to the special care of christ, to train them up to Eternal Life, will be sufficiently armed against Temptations;
2. As the sincerity of the Righteous, so neither had the proper advantages and power of Truth been seen, had God interposed his irresistible Power to prevent all Offences and Endeavours against the Truth:
2. As the sincerity of the Righteous, so neither had the proper advantages and power of Truth been seen, had God interposed his irresistible Power to prevent all Offences and Endeavours against the Truth:
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Had the Truth been never opposed, never corrupted, we had wanted one notable reason to praise God, That while the Offences are so rise in this world, this Church gives no Offence in matter of Doctrine, or in matter of Worship.
Had the Truth been never opposed, never corrupted, we had wanted one notable reason to praise God, That while the Offences Are so rise in this world, this Church gives no Offence in matter of Doctrine, or in matter of Worship.
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1. The general Mischief of Offences or Scandals, is this, That they are a prevailing Temptation upon many in the world, to forsake the way of Truth and Piety.
1. The general Mischief of Offences or Scandals, is this, That they Are a prevailing Temptation upon many in the world, to forsake the Way of Truth and Piety.
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And therefore as where Truth is sincerely represented, where Virtue is encouraged, where Authority protects them, where Wit and Learning are engaged to recommend them, there abundance of good will be done upon those who are framed to learn, and not to teach;
And Therefore as where Truth is sincerely represented, where Virtue is encouraged, where authority protects them, where Wit and Learning Are engaged to recommend them, there abundance of good will be done upon those who Are framed to Learn, and not to teach;
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So on the other hand, it is not to be expected, but the abuse of all those Advantages will create Prejudices against Truth and Goodness, and mislead multitudes.
So on the other hand, it is not to be expected, but the abuse of all those Advantages will create Prejudices against Truth and goodness, and mislead Multitudes.
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but they have had Abettors and Followers, and have very often taken such deep Root in the Affections of men, that 'tis one of the hardest things in the world to convert them into the way of Truth.
but they have had Abettors and Followers, and have very often taken such deep Root in the Affections of men, that it's one of the Hardest things in the world to convert them into the Way of Truth.
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and that some awakening Reproof from men, or some merciful Providence of God may make the Truth which he is already provided with the belief of, effectual to his Conversion.
and that Some awakening Reproof from men, or Some merciful Providence of God may make the Truth which he is already provided with the belief of, effectual to his Conversion.
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yet for one that is led away by such Mistakes, an hundred there are that believe comfortable Lies, which either wholly take off the Restraints of Religion,
yet for one that is led away by such Mistakes, an hundred there Are that believe comfortable Lies, which either wholly take off the Restraints of Religion,
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3. Perverse Disputes, and an obstinate maintenance of Error by all the Arts of Sophistry, has this lamentable evil commonly attending it, That it renders many persons utterly careless to examine on which side the Truth lies.
3. Perverse Disputes, and an obstinate maintenance of Error by all the Arts of Sophistry, has this lamentable evil commonly attending it, That it renders many Persons utterly careless to examine on which side the Truth lies.
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but that when there is so much to be said on both sides, when there is such an appearance of Reason for and against the same thing, it is time for them to give over being Judges for themselves.
but that when there is so much to be said on both sides, when there is such an appearance of Reason for and against the same thing, it is time for them to give over being Judges for themselves.
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and give up themselves wholly to be led by the Authority and Judgment of others, after the Controversy is stifly maintain'd for some time on both sides.
and give up themselves wholly to be led by the authority and Judgement of Others, After the Controversy is stiffly maintained for Some time on both sides.
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But when a Guide is to be chosen and followed with an implicit Faith, the false Guide hath this Advantage always, that he exceeds in Confidence, in lofty Pretences, in swelling Titles, in positive denouncing Damnation to all that are not of his way:
But when a Guide is to be chosen and followed with an implicit Faith, the false Guide hath this Advantage always, that he exceeds in Confidence, in lofty Pretences, in swelling Titles, in positive denouncing Damnation to all that Are not of his Way:
The truth is, were it not for that secret Impression of his own Being which God hath left upon our Nature, it is not improbable but the monstrous Errors that have been obtruded upon a great part of mankind under the name of Faith,
The truth is, were it not for that secret Impression of his own Being which God hath left upon our Nature, it is not improbable but the monstrous Errors that have been obtruded upon a great part of mankind under the name of Faith,
especially considering that there are those in the world, who are so full of Zeal for their own way, that they have no tenderness for the common Principles of Faith,
especially considering that there Are those in the world, who Are so full of Zeal for their own Way, that they have no tenderness for the Common Principles of Faith,
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Now this, I say, is a most dreadful Offence, and has done infinite mischief in the world, that men who are violently engaged in a wrong way of Religion, care not for the most part what they venture in the service of their own Cause;
Now this, I say, is a most dreadful Offence, and has done infinite mischief in the world, that men who Are violently engaged in a wrong Way of Religion, care not for the most part what they venture in the service of their own Cause;
for whilst they lay the same stress upon false, or at least disputable Points, that they do upon the most necessary and acknowledged Principles of Religion,
for while they lay the same stress upon false, or At least disputable Points, that they do upon the most necessary and acknowledged Principles of Religion,
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and bend all their Wit to shew that no difference ought to be made, they give occasion to men that would fain be Atheists, to deceive themselves into what they would be.
and bend all their Wit to show that no difference ought to be made, they give occasion to men that would fain be Atheists, to deceive themselves into what they would be.
The Church found this by sad experience in the Fourth and Fifth Ages, when men of no small Note disputing against one Heresy, fell into another of an opposite nature, to the no small trouble of Christendom. Truth sometimes,
The Church found this by sad experience in the Fourth and Fifth Ages, when men of no small Note disputing against one Heresy, fell into Another of an opposite nature, to the no small trouble of Christendom. Truth sometime,
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The Scandals that have been given by propagating Opinions by Force and Violence, have produced in many a fond persuasion that there ought to be no restraints whatsoever in matters of Religion.
The Scandals that have been given by propagating Opinions by Force and Violence, have produced in many a found persuasion that there ought to be no restraints whatsoever in matters of Religion.
Religion has been made to run out into Shews and Ceremonies, and this has begotten prejudices against all appearance of Beauty and Reverence in the external Worship of God.
Religion has been made to run out into Shows and Ceremonies, and this has begotten prejudices against all appearance of Beauty and reverence in the external Worship of God.
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they that abuse it to the making of Sects and Parties, and the bringing in of Innovations, give a Candle to that Church to glory in her Dissention, which provides that all should believe as she believes, because of her Authority;
they that abuse it to the making of Sects and Parties, and the bringing in of Innovations, give a Candle to that Church to glory in her Dissension, which provides that all should believe as she believes, Because of her authority;
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The truth is, the Instances of this mischief are so many, and so undeniable, that whenever any great Scandal is given by Communities or Churches that consists in one Extreme, a man may, without the Spirit of Prophecy, foretel, that if the great Mercy of God prevent it not, it will in time beget the other Extreme.
The truth is, the Instances of this mischief Are so many, and so undeniable, that whenever any great Scandal is given by Communities or Churches that consists in one Extreme, a man may, without the Spirit of Prophecy, foretell, that if the great Mercy of God prevent it not, it will in time beget the other Extreme.
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6. The Scandal of mixing absurd and impious Doctrines with the Truth, and unjustifiable Practices with such as are to be commended, has this notorious mischief still attending it, that it hinders the Conversion of Infidels,
6. The Scandal of mixing absurd and impious Doctrines with the Truth, and unjustifiable Practices with such as Are to be commended, has this notorious mischief still attending it, that it hinders the Conversion of Infidels,
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7. And lastly, The mischief of these and all other Offences, is so much the greater, because when once Offence is given, no man can tell where the mischief will end. For instance;
7. And lastly, The mischief of these and all other Offences, is so much the greater, Because when once Offence is given, no man can tell where the mischief will end. For instance;
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as I have infected him? And that they may go on to propagate the mischief which had its beginning from me? And that the next Age may be the worse for me? And that my Guilt may be growing Ages after I am dead? Apply this to all the Offences that are given in the world,
as I have infected him? And that they may go on to propagate the mischief which had its beginning from me? And that the next Age may be the Worse for me? And that my Gilded may be growing Ages After I am dead? Apply this to all the Offences that Are given in the world,
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but must be led by Authority, our Saviour, for their greater security, provided this frightful Threatning, to deter all men from taking the advantage of their weakness, to mislead them.
but must be led by authority, our Saviour, for their greater security, provided this frightful Threatening, to deter all men from taking the advantage of their weakness, to mislead them.
And in such cases, if a man be unwilling to take pains, and desires to come presently and easily to the Conclusion, he gives the Seducer all the advantage he could desire,
And in such cases, if a man be unwilling to take pains, and Desires to come presently and Easily to the Conclusion, he gives the Seducer all the advantage he could desire,
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3. The strange Influence which the carnal Affections of men, and their worldly Interests have upon their Judgments, is a fatal cause of laying them open to the mischief of Scandals.
3. The strange Influence which the carnal Affections of men, and their worldly Interests have upon their Judgments, is a fatal cause of laying them open to the mischief of Scandals.
To these I might add other Causes, viz. The prejudice of Education, undue admiration of mens Persons, prejudice against Truth, arising from prejudice against Persons,
To these I might add other Causes, viz. The prejudice of Education, undue admiration of men's Persons, prejudice against Truth, arising from prejudice against Persons,
But I should be over-tedious to run into all the Particulars under this Head, which may also be more profitably supplied by Directions in the Close of all.
But I should be overtedious to run into all the Particulars under this Head, which may also be more profitably supplied by Directions in the Close of all.
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Which makes such an increase of Guilt, and is so great a sin in it self, that it is sometimes needful for a man to abate of the use of his own liberty in things not unlawful of themselves,
Which makes such an increase of Gilded, and is so great a since in it self, that it is sometime needful for a man to abate of the use of his own liberty in things not unlawful of themselves,
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But, says he, take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to them that are weak, who are not throughly confirmed in the Worship of one God according to the Gospel.
But, Says he, take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to them that Are weak, who Are not thoroughly confirmed in the Worship of one God according to the Gospel.
For, as he goes on, if any man see thee which hast knowledge, sit at meat in the idols temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak, be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols? i. e.
For, as he Goes on, if any man see thee which haste knowledge, fit At meat in the Idols temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak, be emboldened to eat those things which Are offered to Idols? i. e.
yet the Example being scandalous, St. Paul concludes it to be a sin against the brethren, and against Christ, ver. 12. And this inasmuch as it would grieve their weak Conscience; i. e.
yet the Exampl being scandalous, Saint Paul concludes it to be a since against the brothers, and against christ, ver. 12. And this inasmuch as it would grieve their weak Conscience; i. e.
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How much more cautious should we be not to give any Authority to sin, by an Example that is evil in it self? So likewise we ought with the more care to chuse our persuasions in Religion,
How much more cautious should we be not to give any authority to since, by an Exampl that is evil in it self? So likewise we ought with the more care to choose our persuasions in Religion,
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Now, Brethren, this very warning in general, much more those particular warnings, were designed to take away in some good measure, the danger of those scandals, by arming us with caution against them beforehand.
Now, Brothers, this very warning in general, much more those particular Warnings, were designed to take away in Some good measure, the danger of those scandals, by arming us with caution against them beforehand.
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Since that is to be applied to all other particular Scandals, that is expresly added to the Prediction of lying wonders: Behold, I have told you before.
Since that is to be applied to all other particular Scandals, that is expressly added to the Prediction of lying wonders: Behold, I have told you before.
Now if the Offences, though very dangerous of themselves, were lessened by being foretold, our guilt in falling by such Offences, must be so much the greater,
Now if the Offences, though very dangerous of themselves, were lessened by being foretold, our guilt in falling by such Offences, must be so much the greater,
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and to question the care of God's Providence over his Church, because Offences come, since the Author of our Faith has told us beforehand, that they must needs come. And,
and to question the care of God's Providence over his Church, Because Offences come, since the Author of our Faith has told us beforehand, that they must needs come. And,
2. We are also forewarned of the guilt and misery of falling by Offences, inasmuch as our Saviour hath said, Wo to the world because of offences; i. e.
2. We Are also forewarned of the guilt and misery of falling by Offences, inasmuch as our Saviour hath said, Woe to the world Because of offences; i. e.
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and such a sin as we shall be sadly accountable for at the day of Judgment, there could be no reason given why our Saviour should denounce a Wo upon this account;
and such a since as we shall be sadly accountable for At the day of Judgement, there could be no reason given why our Saviour should denounce a Woe upon this account;
3. Let us not forget what was observed last time, That God permits Offences to come, which according to the common course of things were in themselves most likely to come;
3. Let us not forget what was observed last time, That God permits Offences to come, which according to the Common course of things were in themselves most likely to come;
he permits them, I say, for the Trial of our Ingenuity, our Honesty and Sincerity. There must be heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest.
he permits them, I say, for the Trial of our Ingenuity, our Honesty and Sincerity. There must be heresies among you, that they which Are approved may be made manifest.
Our Saviour speaking of the Signs and Wonders done by false Christs, and false Prophets, says, That if it were possible they should deceive the very Elect;
Our Saviour speaking of the Signs and Wonders done by false Christ, and false prophets, Says, That if it were possible they should deceive the very Elect;
and these words plainly intimate, that this would be the Touchstone to distinguish Persons truly and solidly good, from all others, That notwithstanding the fair colours that would be put upon wicked Practices and Errors, they would persevere in the ways of Truth and Godliness.
and these words plainly intimate, that this would be the Touchstone to distinguish Persons truly and solidly good, from all Others, That notwithstanding the fair colours that would be put upon wicked Practices and Errors, they would persevere in the ways of Truth and Godliness.
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as those Opinions and Practices are, which are evidently contrary to God's Word. 2. Let us keep close to the Ancient Creeds, which our Church faithfully delivers;
as those Opinions and Practices Are, which Are evidently contrary to God's Word. 2. Let us keep close to the Ancient Creeds, which our Church faithfully delivers;
These ancient Forms of confessing the Faith, shew what Articles of mere Belief were thought by the Primitive Church necessary to be known and held by All:
These ancient Forms of confessing the Faith, show what Articles of mere Belief were Thought by the Primitive Church necessary to be known and held by All:
And he cannot miscarry greatly, but is in great measure secured from the mischief of Offences, who in matters of Faith will be determined by nothing less than Divine Authority;
And he cannot miscarry greatly, but is in great measure secured from the mischief of Offences, who in matters of Faith will be determined by nothing less than Divine authority;
and who in matters of external Order, which are no way determined by the Authority of the Scriptures, is still ready to be concluded by the Authority of Man. But then,
and who in matters of external Order, which Are no Way determined by the authority of the Scriptures, is still ready to be concluded by the authority of Man. But then,
3. Let us keep our selves always in the proper disposition and preparation to judge and conclude aright for our selves (i. e.) by Sincerity, which consists chiefly in a vehement desire to understand the Truth, and to do our duty:
3. Let us keep our selves always in the proper disposition and preparation to judge and conclude aright for our selves (i. e.) by Sincerity, which consists chiefly in a vehement desire to understand the Truth, and to do our duty:
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And therefore our Saviour having given warning against the former in the words of the Text, doth in the very next words proceed to direct us how to secure our selves against them,
And Therefore our Saviour having given warning against the former in the words of the Text, does in the very next words proceed to Direct us how to secure our selves against them,
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and of deceitful Errors, if thou also art an Offence to thy self, for want of a sincere and honest Heart, and purifying thy Mind from worldly and carnal Lusts, thou wilt not be able to withstand the Arts and Force of outward Temptations.
and of deceitful Errors, if thou also art an Offence to thy self, for want of a sincere and honest Heart, and purifying thy Mind from worldly and carnal Lustiest, thou wilt not be able to withstand the Arts and Force of outward Temptations.
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Now the way to gain this Honest Mind, is to fix our thoughts stedfastly upon the Life to come, which is the means our Saviour directs to the use of in this place too:
Now the Way to gain this Honest Mind, is to fix our thoughts steadfastly upon the Life to come, which is the means our Saviour directs to the use of in this place too:
Lastly, Let all our other care be begun, continued, and ended in earnest Prayer to God, That he would enlighten the eyes of our minds, and purify our intentions,
Lastly, Let all our other care be begun, continued, and ended in earnest Prayer to God, That he would enlighten the eyes of our minds, and purify our intentions,
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In the Exhortation we may observe a Direction to the use of Means, Watch and pray; and then the End why we should do so, That we enter not into temptation.
In the Exhortation we may observe a Direction to the use of Means, Watch and pray; and then the End why we should do so, That we enter not into temptation.
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Our Saviour was now preparing them for his approaching Passion, he would therefore have them consider before-hand what a terrible Temptation it would be, to see their own Master forsaken and contemned,
Our Saviour was now preparing them for his approaching Passion, he would Therefore have them Consider beforehand what a terrible Temptation it would be, to see their own Master forsaken and contemned,
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He would have them furnish their minds with all the Powers of Faith, with all the Reasons of Constancy, which they might infer from the Holy Doctrine he had taught them;
He would have them furnish their minds with all the Powers of Faith, with all the Reasons of Constancy, which they might infer from the Holy Doctrine he had taught them;
he would have them to resolve well, and to fix their Resolution not upon a sudden heat only, not merely upon the general disposition of an honest Mind,
he would have them to resolve well, and to fix their Resolution not upon a sudden heat only, not merely upon the general disposition of an honest Mind,
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and therefore upon their neglect to do accordingly, he justly upbraided them afterward, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? And all this was to be drawn into consequence,
and Therefore upon their neglect to do accordingly, he justly upbraided them afterwards, What, could you not watch with me one hour? And all this was to be drawn into consequence,
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that is, that we should be possessed with a sense of God and our Duty, of the danger we are in by the Temptations of the World, the Flesh, and the Devil;
that is, that we should be possessed with a sense of God and our Duty, of the danger we Are in by the Temptations of the World, the Flesh, and the devil;
and we are not to depend merely upon the former, but knowing that we need farther assistance, we should daily apply our selves to him by Prayer for it.
and we Are not to depend merely upon the former, but knowing that we need farther assistance, we should daily apply our selves to him by Prayer for it.
2. The end of Watchfulness and Prayer is, That we may not enter into temptation. The meaning of which Phrase is plainly this, That we may not fall by Temptation;
2. The end of Watchfulness and Prayer is, That we may not enter into temptation. The meaning of which Phrase is plainly this, That we may not fallen by Temptation;
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but I tell you beforehand, that this Confidence of yours is a dangerous Presumption, and you will find your selves deceived when it comes to the Trial,
but I tell you beforehand, that this Confidence of yours is a dangerous Presumption, and you will find your selves deceived when it comes to the Trial,
Which Interpretation, as it holds forth a worthy and excellent meaning of it self, so it is clearly warranted by the circumstances and scope of the place,
Which Interpretation, as it holds forth a worthy and excellent meaning of it self, so it is clearly warranted by the Circumstances and scope of the place,
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but a present Resolution to overcome Temptations, and that a sincere Resolution too; such a Resolution as is accompanied with a strong persuasion that we shall do so;
but a present Resolution to overcome Temptations, and that a sincere Resolution too; such a Resolution as is accompanied with a strong persuasion that we shall do so;
For if we look back in this Chapter, we shall find, that upon their Master's forewarning them what occasion of Offence they would meet with that very night St. Peter briskly steps forward in the name of all the rest of the Apostles, all agreeing to what he said, v. 23. Though all men (says he) shall be offended because of thee,
For if we look back in this Chapter, we shall find, that upon their Masters forewarning them what occasion of Offence they would meet with that very night Saint Peter briskly steps forward in the name of all the rest of the Apostles, all agreeing to what he said, v. 23. Though all men (Says he) shall be offended Because of thee,
yet will I never be offended. Thus the willingness of the Spirit shewed it self; that is, a forwardness to do all that became him in the hardest Circumstances.
yet will I never be offended. Thus the willingness of the Spirit showed it self; that is, a forwardness to do all that became him in the Hardest circumstances.
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But our Saviour willing to prove him farther, answered, v. 34. Verily, I say unto thee, that this night before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice;
But our Saviour willing to prove him farther, answered, v. 34. Verily, I say unto thee, that this night before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice;
and, which is to be observed, they were all at this time heartily disposed to do as they said, all but the Traytor Judas; for which reason about this time Jesus acknowledged that they were all sincere and honest persons, excepting Judas only, John 13.10, 11. Ye are clean, but not all;
and, which is to be observed, they were all At this time heartily disposed to do as they said, all but the Traitor Judas; for which reason about this time jesus acknowledged that they were all sincere and honest Persons, excepting Judas only, John 13.10, 11. You Are clean, but not all;
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They did not consider how the Passion of Fear would work, when it was once plain that it would be the most dangerous thing in the world to own their Master;
They did not Consider how the Passion of fear would work, when it was once plain that it would be the most dangerous thing in the world to own their Master;
and how very possible it is even for sincere men to be staggered, nay, and to be overcome by Temptations, which they think themselves sufficiently guarded against by their Integrity.
and how very possible it is even for sincere men to be staggered, nay, and to be overcome by Temptations, which they think themselves sufficiently guarded against by their Integrity.
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But our Saviour knew all this, and therefore told them of it beforehand, and used the consideration of the weakness of the flesh, as an Argument to persuade them to Watch and to Pray, and not to trust merely to a willing mind, or a sincere disposition;
But our Saviour knew all this, and Therefore told them of it beforehand, and used the consideration of the weakness of the Flesh, as an Argument to persuade them to Watch and to Pray, and not to trust merely to a willing mind, or a sincere disposition;
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And what was the reason why the Flesh prevailed against the Spirit? Why did these honest Undertakers fail of performance? Even because they did not follow their Master's Advice, they did not Watch and Pray;
And what was the reason why the Flesh prevailed against the Spirit? Why did these honest Undertakers fail of performance? Even Because they did not follow their Masters advice, they did not Watch and Pray;
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Wherefore you may well conclude, that these words, The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak, were not intended here for an excuse of their not watching and praying,
Wherefore you may well conclude, that these words, The Spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak, were not intended Here for an excuse of their not watching and praying,
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1. That we be very well assured of our own sincerity, and the honesty of our purposes, which for the present any man may be easily assured of, if he be sincere;
1. That we be very well assured of our own sincerity, and the honesty of our Purposes, which for the present any man may be Easily assured of, if he be sincere;
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for what can a man ever arrive to an assurance of, if not of his own present intentions? Now the Argument whereby I am to persuade you to look well to this matter, is of very great force,
for what can a man ever arrive to an assurance of, if not of his own present intentions? Now the Argument whereby I am to persuade you to look well to this matter, is of very great force,
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For this was that for which our Saviour valued his Disciples, that they had a willing spirit; and as I shall shew more particularly by and by, that was the reason why he watched over them,
For this was that for which our Saviour valued his Disciples, that they had a willing Spirit; and as I shall show more particularly by and by, that was the reason why he watched over them,
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They were all, but Judas, men of great plainness and simplicity, teachable and willing to be informed of the Truth, open and free in their behaviour, not addicted to any notorious Vice, of a Religious Temper and Disposition,
They were all, but Judas, men of great plainness and simplicity, teachable and willing to be informed of the Truth, open and free in their behaviour, not addicted to any notorious Vice, of a Religious Temper and Disposition,
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He seemed to have become his Disciple at first for no other reason, but because he expected to have been some great man in the world under Jesus, whose Miracles had convinced him that he was the Christ;
He seemed to have become his Disciple At First for no other reason, but Because he expected to have been Some great man in the world under jesus, whose Miracles had convinced him that he was the christ;
but when by the constant tenor of Christ's Doctrine, and by his Example, he found he was likely to be deceived in that expectation of Worldly Greatness, he was resolved to make the best he could of his being one of our Lord's Disciples,
but when by the constant tenor of Christ's Doctrine, and by his Exampl, he found he was likely to be deceived in that expectation of Worldly Greatness, he was resolved to make the best he could of his being one of our Lord's Disciples,
This, I say, is the Argument, whereby I would recommend to all men that simplicity and honesty of Spirit which was discernable in the rest of the Apostles,
This, I say, is the Argument, whereby I would recommend to all men that simplicity and honesty of Spirit which was discernible in the rest of the Apostles,
And this I believe verily is the meaning of those words of our Saviour that occur in the Sixth Chapter of St. John, and in other places, That Jesus would not cast away those that the Father had given him, (i. e.) men of honest Minds, and sincere Dispositions;
And this I believe verily is the meaning of those words of our Saviour that occur in the Sixth Chapter of Saint John, and in other places, That jesus would not cast away those that the Father had given him, (i. e.) men of honest Minds, and sincere Dispositions;
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these words alluding to what is commonly seen amongst us, of a Father's committing a Child of Probity and a towardly Disposition, to a skilful Master, to be educated and improved by him,
these words alluding to what is commonly seen among us, of a Father's committing a Child of Probity and a towardly Disposition, to a skilful Master, to be educated and improved by him,
and his expecting a good account of him at last: And therefore said our Saviour, John 17.12. Of those thou hast given me, or committed to my care, I have lost none, but the son of perdition, (i. e.) Judas had utterly fallen off and miscarried, because he was a man of a Reprobate Disposition;
and his expecting a good account of him At last: And Therefore said our Saviour, John 17.12. Of those thou hast given me, or committed to my care, I have lost none, but the son of perdition, (i. e.) Judas had utterly fallen off and miscarried, Because he was a man of a Reprobate Disposition;
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But I am to make out this Point from the circumstances of the Story in this Chapter and elsewhere, which affords a remarkable Instance of it in St. Peter; to wit,
But I am to make out this Point from the Circumstances of the Story in this Chapter and elsewhere, which affords a remarkable Instance of it in Saint Peter; to wit,
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And I the rather shall instance in St. Peter, because upon every notable occasion of instructing the rest of his Disciples, our Saviour still addressed himself to St. Peter; not that the rest were unconcerned,
And I the rather shall instance in Saint Peter, Because upon every notable occasion of instructing the rest of his Disciples, our Saviour still addressed himself to Saint Peter; not that the rest were unconcerned,
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And I cannot but observe this by the way, That the reason why our Saviour addressed himself in particular to Peter, so much oftner than to the rest of the Apostles, was not that he gave him a more singular Power and Authority than he did the rest,
And I cannot but observe this by the Way, That the reason why our Saviour addressed himself in particular to Peter, so much oftener than to the rest of the Apostles, was not that he gave him a more singular Power and authority than he did the rest,
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He it was, that upon our Lord's foretelling the dangerous Temptation that was near, did with some confidence in himself make this boast, Though all men should be offended because of thee,
He it was, that upon our Lord's foretelling the dangerous Temptation that was near, did with Some confidence in himself make this boast, Though all men should be offended Because of thee,
And this forewarning, together with the experience of his own Infirmity afterward, no doubt served to make him ever after a more considerate and watchful man,
And this forewarning, together with the experience of his own Infirmity afterwards, no doubt served to make him ever After a more considerate and watchful man,
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And that when Jesus came and found them asleep, he said unto Peter, who had undertaken so much before, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation;
And that when jesus Come and found them asleep, he said unto Peter, who had undertaken so much before, What, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation;
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Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then will the Scripture be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of Angels? But how then will the Scripture be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
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He that had so forwardly confessed in the Name of the rest, That Jesus was the Son of God: He that but a few hours before had so vehemently declared, That he would rather dye with his Master than deny him;
He that had so forwardly confessed in the Name of the rest, That jesus was the Son of God: He that but a few hours before had so vehemently declared, That he would rather die with his Master than deny him;
And while he spake his last words of denial, the cock crew: And the Lord turned and looked upon Peter, Luke 22.61. Not throwing off all farther care of him, notwithstanding so foul a miscarriage:
And while he spoke his last words of denial, the cock crew: And the Lord turned and looked upon Peter, Lycia 22.61. Not throwing off all farther care of him, notwithstanding so foul a miscarriage:
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That which I have been driving at all this time, is to shew a notable Example of the weakness of the flesh, in a man very apt to be confident of himself;
That which I have been driving At all this time, is to show a notable Exampl of the weakness of the Flesh, in a man very apt to be confident of himself;
and that because he had a willing spirit, an honest and sincere disposition, void of Malice and Falshood, and was ever desirous to know the Truth, and to do his duty.
and that Because he had a willing Spirit, an honest and sincere disposition, void of Malice and Falsehood, and was ever desirous to know the Truth, and to do his duty.
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Therefore said our Saviour to him, just before his last Conflict, Luke 22.31, 32. Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat;
Therefore said our Saviour to him, just before his last Conflict, Lycia 22.31, 32. Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat;
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when thou art grown wiser, and more established in all kind of goodness, then do thou strengthen thy Brethren, be careful of all sincere Persons that labour under Infirmities,
when thou art grown Wiser, and more established in all kind of Goodness, then do thou strengthen thy Brothers, be careful of all sincere Persons that labour under Infirmities,
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and so what we are to learn by all, is to lay this Foundation of well-doing, which our Saviour acknowledged and commended in his Apostles, that is, a willing Mind, and an honest Disposition;
and so what we Are to Learn by all, is to lay this Foundation of welldoing, which our Saviour acknowledged and commended in his Apostles, that is, a willing Mind, and an honest Disposition;
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For if Sincerity could of it self support a man, without any farther care and help, we had never heard of the Drunkenness of Noah and Lot, the Murder and Adultery of David, and the Fall of Peter; we had never met with any Instances of the weakness of Human Nature, in men very honestly disposed, whose Examples shew us the necessity of Watchfulness and Prayer, the means we are directed by our Saviour to use;
For if Sincerity could of it self support a man, without any farther care and help, we had never herd of the drunkenness of Noah and Lot, the Murder and Adultery of David, and the Fallen of Peter; we had never met with any Instances of the weakness of Human Nature, in men very honestly disposed, whose Examples show us the necessity of Watchfulness and Prayer, the means we Are directed by our Saviour to use;
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For it was not only for the Instruction of St. Peter, that our Lord gave the Exhortation of the Text, to watch and pray, but for the Instruction of all the rest of the Apostles;
For it was not only for the Instruction of Saint Peter, that our Lord gave the Exhortation of the Text, to watch and pray, but for the Instruction of all the rest of the Apostles;
They were not always to expect that the special Grace of God would attend them, and either keep them from great faults, or set them right again after their miscarryings,
They were not always to expect that the special Grace of God would attend them, and either keep them from great Faults, or Set them right again After their miscarryings,
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We are not to trust to our general good purposes, and honest ways, but to remember the weakness of our flesh, (i. e.) the unsteadiness of our purposes, the mutability of our affections, the deceitfulness of our hearts,
We Are not to trust to our general good Purposes, and honest ways, but to Remember the weakness of our Flesh, (i. e.) the unsteadiness of our Purposes, the mutability of our affections, the deceitfulness of our hearts,
and therefore to supply all our defects with what diligence and circumspection we can, and in doing all this, to be very earnest in all our Prayers, that God would crown all with his Grace:
and Therefore to supply all our defects with what diligence and circumspection we can, and in doing all this, to be very earnest in all our Prayers, that God would crown all with his Grace:
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if we make no progress in Virtue, nor move at all towards Perfection, it is our own fault, who have so ready a way to gain that help from God, which will not fail to better our Natures,
if we make no progress in Virtue, nor move At all towards Perfection, it is our own fault, who have so ready a Way to gain that help from God, which will not fail to better our Nature's,
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he, I say, himself, who so little needed any other strength but his own, practised that Advice which he gave to his Disciples, he watched and prayed when the hour of temptation was coming on,
he, I say, himself, who so little needed any other strength but his own, practised that advice which he gave to his Disciples, he watched and prayed when the hour of temptation was coming on,
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and the difficulty of standing against Temptations, when we have so ready, but withal so necessary a means of relief, that Jesus himself made use of it.
and the difficulty of standing against Temptations, when we have so ready, but withal so necessary a means of relief, that jesus himself made use of it.
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the Christian Worship it self, I say, is called a Sacrifice: By him, says the Apostle, (i. e.) by Christ, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, Heb. 13.15.
the Christian Worship it self, I say, is called a Sacrifice: By him, Says the Apostle, (i. e.) by christ, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, Hebrew 13.15.
For though the gross Sacrifices were left off, yet there was an incommunicable Worship of God that remained, viz. the more spiritual Sacrifices of Prayer and Thanksgiving, which were the true meaning of the Sacrifices before Christianity,
For though the gross Sacrifices were left off, yet there was an incommunicable Worship of God that remained, viz. the more spiritual Sacrifices of Prayer and Thanksgiving, which were the true meaning of the Sacrifices before Christianity,
And hence it is, that hearing of Prayer is one of those Titles wherewith the Psalmist addressed himself to God, Psalm 65.2. And thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
And hence it is, that hearing of Prayer is one of those Titles wherewith the Psalmist addressed himself to God, Psalm 65.2. And thou that Hearst prayer, unto thee shall all Flesh come.
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And there are these Two things, each of which distinguishes that which in Religion we call Prayer and Thanksgiving, from asking benefits of one another,
And there Are these Two things, each of which Distinguishes that which in Religion we call Prayer and Thanksgiving, from asking benefits of one Another,
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And in these two things, that is, in Prayer and Thanksgiving, or to include both in one expression, in Religious Invocation, the Substance of Divine Worship consists,
And in these two things, that is, in Prayer and Thanksgiving, or to include both in one expression, in Religious Invocation, the Substance of Divine Worship consists,
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2. Since we know what it is to worship God, nothing should be more easy than to understand that other Rule, mainly intended in the words of the Text, That God, only is to be worshipped:
2. Since we know what it is to worship God, nothing should be more easy than to understand that other Rule, mainly intended in the words of the Text, That God, only is to be worshipped:
We are to give to no other Being in the World, that outward Worship which by all the circumstances of it is Religious, or a signification of the least Divine Honour.
We Are to give to no other Being in the World, that outward Worship which by all the Circumstances of it is Religious, or a signification of the least Divine Honour.
and the greatest corruption imaginable of a man's Understanding, so it is fundamentally opposite to all pretences of Religion and Worship, which supposes the Being of God; of God, I say;
and the greatest corruption imaginable of a Man's Understanding, so it is fundamentally opposite to all pretences of Religion and Worship, which supposes the Being of God; of God, I say;
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and took away all the Foundations of worshipping him, they were by all men of sense called Atheists: This however is also directly opposite to the Rule we are upon, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God. But
and took away all the Foundations of worshipping him, they were by all men of sense called Atheists: This however is also directly opposite to the Rule we Are upon, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God. But
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and I think all are agreed this to be the sense of it there, That it is the giving of any Divine Worship to a Creature; (i. e.) any part of that Worship which is due to God only;
and I think all Are agreed this to be the sense of it there, That it is the giving of any Divine Worship to a Creature; (i. e.) any part of that Worship which is due to God only;
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or calling upon it, must therefore necessarily be Idolatry, because it ascribes in the very Nature of the Act, Omnipresence to it, which is a Divine Perfection.
or calling upon it, must Therefore necessarily be Idolatry, Because it ascribes in the very Nature of the Act, Omnipresence to it, which is a Divine Perfection.
and therefore dedicating Churches and Altars to them, Bowing, Kneeling, Prostrating, burning Incense, and the like Religious Rites performed to them, are Idolatry.
and Therefore dedicating Churches and Altars to them, Bowing, Kneeling, Prostrating, burning Incense, and the like Religious Rites performed to them, Are Idolatry.
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3. Any Service paid to a created Being, that is either visible or invisible, see nor not seen, present or absent, which Service doth imply that thing to be God,
3. Any Service paid to a created Being, that is either visible or invisible, see nor not seen, present or absent, which Service does imply that thing to be God,
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and the reason is plain, because it is set there to receive that external Worship at least, which is due to that Invisible Being, whom it is said to represent.
and the reason is plain, Because it is Set there to receive that external Worship At least, which is due to that Invisible Being, whom it is said to represent.
one is, That the Image-Worship of the People is known to be attended with expectation of receiving benefit from the Image it self, which makes the Idolatry to be very gross in them;
one is, That the Image-Worship of the People is known to be attended with expectation of receiving benefit from the Image it self, which makes the Idolatry to be very gross in them;
but inasmuch as Images are made the Object of outward Acts of Divine Honour by all that worship them, they give to the Image that Worship which is to be paid to God only.
but inasmuch as Images Are made the Object of outward Acts of Divine Honour by all that worship them, they give to the Image that Worship which is to be paid to God only.
because that supposes the Godhead to be like unto wood, or to stone, and the work of mens hands, and tends to corrupt the Notion of God in all that are made to believe that they are his Images or Representations;
Because that supposes the Godhead to be like unto wood, or to stone, and the work of men's hands, and tends to corrupt the Notion of God in all that Are made to believe that they Are his Images or Representations;
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All this I make bold to lay down peremptorily, being well assured that these kinds of Worship are prohibited in this Rule of serving God only; and that these prohibited Worships are in the Scripture called Idolatry;
All this I make bold to lay down peremptorily, being well assured that these Kinds of Worship Are prohibited in this Rule of serving God only; and that these prohibited Worships Are in the Scripture called Idolatry;
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and the Stars, or any other visible and corporeal Deity, as the Supreme God, so as to exclude all sense and apprehension of a spiritual and invisible Godhead.
and the Stars, or any other visible and corporeal Deity, as the Supreme God, so as to exclude all sense and apprehension of a spiritual and invisible Godhead.
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and to believe that it is a sensless thing, as he must do, if he excludes all apprehension of an invisible and spiritual Godhead? For by the Supreme God, all men understand something that is able to help or to hinder,
and to believe that it is a senseless thing, as he must do, if he excludes all apprehension of an invisible and spiritual Godhead? For by the Supreme God, all men understand something that is able to help or to hinder,
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and at the same time to exclude all sense and apprehension of a spiritual and invisible Godhead, is to worship a thing because I am sure it knows something,
and At the same time to exclude all sense and apprehension of a spiritual and invisible Godhead, is to worship a thing Because I am sure it knows something,
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and if to worship such a thing, knowing it to be such, be all the Idolatry that ever was in the world, I do believe you will all grant that there never was an Idolater in the world, who might not have been easily persuaded to fall down upon his knees to a Tree, to believe it to be his Father, and to ask it Blessing;
and if to worship such a thing, knowing it to be such, be all the Idolatry that ever was in the world, I do believe you will all grant that there never was an Idolater in the world, who might not have been Easily persuaded to fallen down upon his knees to a Tree, to believe it to be his Father, and to ask it Blessing;
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and is not, and cannot be concern'd about him, because he excludes all sense and apprehension of a spiritual and invisible Godhead in his corporeal Deity.
and is not, and cannot be concerned about him, Because he excludes all sense and apprehension of a spiritual and invisible Godhead in his corporeal Deity.
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one, that we are to worship God, which he that doth not is an Atheist; another, to worship God only, which he that doth not, is an Idolater. But now he that hath no sense and apprehension of a spiritual Godhead,
one, that we Are to worship God, which he that does not is an Atheist; Another, to worship God only, which he that does not, is an Idolater. But now he that hath no sense and apprehension of a spiritual Godhead,
and if he pretends to worship the Sun or the Moon, or Leeks and Onions, without any reference to any thing that can see or hear, help or hinder, understand or chuse any thing;
and if he pretends to worship the Sun or the Moon, or Leeks and Onions, without any Referente to any thing that can see or hear, help or hinder, understand or choose any thing;
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We are therefore to look upon this True and Only Notion of Idolatry to be an over-strain'd Repetition of what has been to much better advantage pretended by those of the Roman Communion;
We Are Therefore to look upon this True and Only Notion of Idolatry to be an overstrained Repetition of what has been to much better advantage pretended by those of the Roman Communion;
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which is a Point that I think fit to insist upon something more particularly, because I perceive there are many that are very loath to have it believed.
which is a Point that I think fit to insist upon something more particularly, Because I perceive there Are many that Are very loath to have it believed.
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but the question is, Whether the Devil was so arrogant as to desire to be worshipped so as to exclude the belief and the worshipping of God, who is the Supreme Lord of all:
but the question is, Whither the devil was so arrogant as to desire to be worshipped so as to exclude the belief and the worshipping of God, who is the Supreme Lord of all:
and this was as plain a signification as could possibly be given, that he did not design to draw our Saviour to worship him as the Supreme Deity, since he confessed a Superior.
and this was as plain a signification as could possibly be given, that he did not Design to draw our Saviour to worship him as the Supreme Deity, since he confessed a Superior.
for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, &c. it seems very evident, that Divine Worship may be given to that which is not God, by one that acknowledges and worships the true God;
for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, etc. it seems very evident, that Divine Worship may be given to that which is not God, by one that acknowledges and worships the true God;
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for otherwise I am sure it had not been Idolatry to worship the Devil in these circumstances, who did by no means require our Saviour to worship him as the Supreme God,
for otherwise I am sure it had not been Idolatry to worship the devil in these Circumstances, who did by no means require our Saviour to worship him as the Supreme God,
for when the Devil tempted him to worship him, Jesus might have refused it justly enough upon another score, That no Honour was to be given to that Enemy of GOD and Man;
for when the devil tempted him to worship him, jesus might have refused it justly enough upon Another score, That no Honour was to be given to that Enemy of GOD and Man;
but when omitting that Consideration, he spoke to the Point in this manner, It is written, Thou shalt worship, &c. he laid down a Rule to serve his Disciples in all like cases,
but when omitting that Consideration, he spoke to the Point in this manner, It is written, Thou shalt worship, etc. he laid down a Rule to serve his Disciples in all like cases,
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since without any new Notions of it, the Apostles, who were Jews, preached against Idolatry, we cannot go a better way to work to confute this pretence, That they who acknowledge one Supreme God, cannot be guilty of Idolatry;
since without any new Notions of it, the Apostles, who were jews, preached against Idolatry, we cannot go a better Way to work to confute this pretence, That they who acknowledge one Supreme God, cannot be guilty of Idolatry;
1. Now we read 1 Kings 11. That Solomon in his old Age turned away his heart, and worshipped other gods, viz. Ashtoreth and Milcom, and Chemosh, and Molech: These were the Idols of the Nations round about the Israelites; and all the world knows, that the Service of Idols is Idolatry.
1. Now we read 1 Kings 11. That Solomon in his old Age turned away his heart, and worshipped other God's, viz. Ashtoreth and Milcom, and Chemosh, and Molech: These were the Idols of the nations round about the Israelites; and all the world knows, that the Service of Idols is Idolatry.
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But now, did Solomon renounce the God of Heaven and Earth, the Supreme Governor of the world, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? So he must have done, according to the modern Notion of Idolatry,
But now, did Solomon renounce the God of Heaven and Earth, the Supreme Governor of the world, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? So he must have done, according to the modern Notion of Idolatry,
Now can that be said of one that utterly renounceth the Belief and Worship of the Supreme Lord, that his heart doth not go fully after the Lord? These things are so plain, that they need no Illustration.
Now can that be said of one that utterly Renounceth the Belief and Worship of the Supreme Lord, that his heart does not go Fully After the Lord? These things Are so plain, that they need no Illustration.
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2. To worship Idols only, which seemed to be the case of Ahab and Manasseth, who had given over the Service of the God of Israel, but yet were not without all sense and apprehension of him;
2. To worship Idols only, which seemed to be the case of Ahab and Manasseh, who had given over the Service of the God of Israel, but yet were not without all sense and apprehension of him;
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but for all that, they addicted themselves wholly to the Service of false gods. 3. The worshipping of the True God by a material Image or Representation of him;
but for all that, they addicted themselves wholly to the Service of false God's. 3. The worshipping of the True God by a material Image or Representation of him;
such, for instance, was the Idolatry of the Golden Calf, which the Israelites intended for a Representation of that God which had brought them out of the Land of Egypt; as it evidently appears from the Proclamation, Exod. 32. These are thy gods, or this is thy God, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt:
such, for instance, was the Idolatry of the Golden Calf, which the Israelites intended for a Representation of that God which had brought them out of the Land of Egypt; as it evidently appears from the Proclamation, Exod 32. These Are thy God's, or this is thy God, Oh Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt:
Thus much I am willing to grant, That the Israelites missing Moses, took that very Representation of the Supreme God, which they had seen in Egypt; for it is a foolish thing to imagine that the Egyptians themselves were without any sense or apprehension of the Supreme God:
Thus much I am willing to grant, That the Israelites missing Moses, took that very Representation of the Supreme God, which they had seen in Egypt; for it is a foolish thing to imagine that the egyptians themselves were without any sense or apprehension of the Supreme God:
But that the Israelites fell to downright Egyptian Superstition, and copied all that they had learnt in Egypt, is undeniably false from this one Argument, That the Israelites offered Burnt-offerings,
But that the Israelites fell to downright Egyptian Superstition, and copied all that they had learned in Egypt, is undeniably false from this one Argument, That the Israelites offered Burnt offerings,
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which Beasts being amongst the Egyptians held Sacred, were never sacrificed to their Idols; and for that very reason God commanded them to be offered to him;
which Beasts being among the egyptians held Sacred, were never sacrificed to their Idols; and for that very reason God commanded them to be offered to him;
Hence the Prophets whom God raised up in Israel, did not charge the Worshippers of this sort for Deserters of the God of Israel, though they inveighed against their Altars:
Hence the prophets whom God raised up in Israel, did not charge the Worshippers of this sort for Deserters of the God of Israel, though they inveighed against their Altars:
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giving that, I say, to any other Being, how excellent soever, although they that do so, do believe and worship the Supreme God, the Master of Heaven and Earth all the while:
giving that, I say, to any other Being, how excellent soever, although they that do so, do believe and worship the Supreme God, the Master of Heaven and Earth all the while:
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which is a worse Case than Solomon 's was, who falling into the Idolatry of his Neighbours, fell under this Character, That his heart was not perfect with the Lord,
which is a Worse Case than Solomon is was, who falling into the Idolatry of his Neighbours, fell under this Character, That his heart was not perfect with the Lord,
Let it appear by our whole Conversation, that we do indeed worship the God that made Heaven and Earth, who only hath power to bless us, to protect and keep us in this Life,
Let it appear by our Whole Conversation, that we do indeed worship the God that made Heaven and Earth, who only hath power to bless us, to Pact and keep us in this Life,
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II. The Fact upon which this Testimony of God concerning him was grounded, which was his offering his Son Isaac to God, Because thou hast not with-held thy son, thine only son from me.
II The Fact upon which this Testimony of God Concerning him was grounded, which was his offering his Son Isaac to God, Because thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
it seems plain that the Angel of the Lord was no other than the Angel of the Covenant, the Son of God himself, who did sometimes appear to the Patriarchs;
it seems plain that the Angel of the Lord was no other than the Angel of the Covenant, the Son of God himself, who did sometime appear to the Patriarchs;
and is therefore of the same latitude with Faith, the Praise whereof is ascribed to Abraham by the Author to the Hebrews. The only thing to be added is this:
and is Therefore of the same latitude with Faith, the Praise whereof is ascribed to Abraham by the Author to the Hebrews. The only thing to be added is this:
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and to rely upon him incomparably and infinitely more than upon all the World besides, inasmuch as the Perfections of all others are finite, God only is infinite in all Perfections:
and to rely upon him incomparably and infinitely more than upon all the World beside, inasmuch as the Perfections of all Others Are finite, God only is infinite in all Perfections:
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Now this was that which God testified of Abraham, in saying of him, that he feared God; and in the understanding of this, there is no difficulty at all.
Now this was that which God testified of Abraham, in saying of him, that he feared God; and in the understanding of this, there is no difficulty At all.
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For did not God know the integrity of Abraham 's Heart before? Is not God the Searcher of hearts? And doth he need our outward Actions, that he may judge of our Tempers and Intentions by them? It is true, we have no other way to come to the understanding of one anothers Thoughts,
For did not God know the integrity of Abraham is Heart before? Is not God the Searcher of hearts? And does he need our outward Actions, that he may judge of our Tempers and Intentions by them? It is true, we have no other Way to come to the understanding of one another's Thoughts,
But hath God no other way? Yes, without all doubt, he that knoweth our thoughts afar off, even before they are born within us, cannot be ignorant of them when they are:
But hath God no other Way? Yes, without all doubt, he that Knoweth our thoughts afar off, even before they Are born within us, cannot be ignorant of them when they Are:
But why then doth he say, Now I know that thou fearest God? I answer, That this is one of those Sayings of God, by which he is pleas'd to condescend to the manner of our speaking and conversing with one another.
But why then does he say, Now I know that thou Fearest God? I answer, That this is one of those Sayings of God, by which he is pleased to condescend to the manner of our speaking and conversing with one Another.
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If from my Friend that hath always professed great kindness to me, I receive some notable benefit in my distress, not without hazard to himself, it is very proper for me to say, Now I know that he loves me:
If from my Friend that hath always professed great kindness to me, I receive Some notable benefit in my distress, not without hazard to himself, it is very proper for me to say, Now I know that he loves me:
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yet this is so great a confirmation and strengthening of my belief, that in comparison thereto, I might be said to know little or nothing of it before:
yet this is so great a confirmation and strengthening of my belief, that in comparison thereto, I might be said to know little or nothing of it before:
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and God saw all along that he was an upright man, and this no less before he was bidden to offer his Son Isaac, than after he had stretched forth his hand to slay him upon the Altar;
and God saw all along that he was an upright man, and this no less before he was bidden to offer his Son Isaac, than After he had stretched forth his hand to slay him upon the Altar;
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since it could not be to let God into a more thorough knowledge of Abraham, than he had before? I answer, it must be either for the sake of Abraham himself,
since it could not be to let God into a more thorough knowledge of Abraham, than he had before? I answer, it must be either for the sake of Abraham himself,
And though Abraham was well assured before, that he feared God, yet his quitting himself so well upon so extraordinary an occasion, could not but add to his assurance:
And though Abraham was well assured before, that he feared God, yet his quitting himself so well upon so extraordinary an occasion, could not but add to his assurance:
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And that is one advantage that all Good men have by those particular Trials of their Faith, which do not happen commonly, that how hard soever they are to Flesh and Blood,
And that is one advantage that all Good men have by those particular Trials of their Faith, which do not happen commonly, that how hard soever they Are to Flesh and Blood,
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and doubtless Abraham had no ordinary satisfaction of Mind in the Conscience of having obeyed God, requiring so hard a thing, especially since God did not leave him to gather the comfort of his sincerity from his Obedience in the way of reasoning,
and doubtless Abraham had no ordinary satisfaction of Mind in the Conscience of having obeyed God, requiring so hard a thing, especially since God did not leave him to gather the Comfort of his sincerity from his obedience in the Way of reasoning,
yet it was very beneficial to others, that he should be so tried, and that upon his good and worthy carriage under it, God should so plainly and particularly testify his integrity;
yet it was very beneficial to Others, that he should be so tried, and that upon his good and worthy carriage under it, God should so plainly and particularly testify his integrity;
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when I say himself was pleased to condescend to such an expression as this, Now know I that thou fearest me, as if the matter hitherto had been uncertain to him;
when I say himself was pleased to condescend to such an expression as this, Now know I that thou Fearest me, as if the matter hitherto had been uncertain to him;
what can we make less of it, than that God took this opportunity, nay that God made this opportunity to declare to the World, that he who should not bring forth the proper Fruits of Faith in God,
what can we make less of it, than that God took this opportunity, nay that God made this opportunity to declare to the World, that he who should not bring forth the proper Fruits of Faith in God,
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I have already noted, that what is here called the fear of God, is by the Author of the Hebrews called Faith; and therefore if our fear of God, our apprehension of his Almightiness, his Justice,
I have already noted, that what is Here called the Fear of God, is by the Author of the Hebrews called Faith; and Therefore if our Fear of God, our apprehension of his Almightiness, his justice,
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the argument is very strong, that our Faith separated from the performance of that which God requires and expects from us, will not be looked upon as Faith, it will not be the Faith by which a man is justified.
the argument is very strong, that our Faith separated from the performance of that which God requires and expects from us, will not be looked upon as Faith, it will not be the Faith by which a man is justified.
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and his Power, and his Holiness, and his infinite Perfections, and something more than a bare belief of them, viz. such a belief as is accompanied with some awe, dread,
and his Power, and his Holiness, and his infinite Perfections, and something more than a bore belief of them, viz. such a belief as is accompanied with Some awe, dread,
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and reverence of God? But if Faith working by inward Fear, and yet failing to produce the performance of what God expects from us, will not be owned as the fear of God,
and Reverence of God? But if Faith working by inward fear, and yet failing to produce the performance of what God expects from us, will not be owned as the Fear of God,
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when we come to stand or fall by his Sentence, then how much less shall mere Faith or Persuasion be reckoned as any thing worth, when separated from the fruits of it in Life and Action? Since upon Abraham 's offering up his Son according to God's Command, God was pleased to say, Now I know that thou fearest God:
when we come to stand or fallen by his Sentence, then how much less shall mere Faith or Persuasion be reckoned as any thing worth, when separated from the fruits of it in Life and Actium? Since upon Abraham is offering up his Son according to God's Command, God was pleased to say, Now I know that thou Fearest God:
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wherefore those words, wherein God condescends to our manner of speaking, Now I know that thou fearest God, are a natural intimation of this great Truth, That nothing will pass with him for the fear of God,
Wherefore those words, wherein God condescends to our manner of speaking, Now I know that thou Fearest God, Are a natural intimation of this great Truth, That nothing will pass with him for the Fear of God,
For undoubtedly God knew the Integrity of Abraham 's Heart before, and therefore since he would not give his Testimony to him, till he had made it plain by this eminent act of Obedience;
For undoubtedly God knew the Integrity of Abraham is Heart before, and Therefore since he would not give his Testimony to him, till he had made it plain by this eminent act of obedience;
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and because God would have thee try thy self by this Rule, he was pleased to testify his own knowledge, that Abraham feared him, upon Abraham 's ready Obedience,
and Because God would have thee try thy self by this Rule, he was pleased to testify his own knowledge, that Abraham feared him, upon Abraham is ready obedience,
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but if God would put forth his hand, and touch all that he had, then he would curse him to his face: (i. e.) That then he would be as profane, as he was before godly in outward appearance:
but if God would put forth his hand, and touch all that he had, then he would curse him to his face: (i. e.) That then he would be as profane, as he was before godly in outward appearance:
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How therefore should it appear that he behaved himself Religiously out of Conscience of his Duty, in an absolute and entire dependance upon God's Sovereign Power, Wisdom,
How Therefore should it appear that he behaved himself Religiously out of Conscience of his Duty, in an absolute and entire dependence upon God's Sovereign Power, Wisdom,
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There could be no other way so effectual, no demonstration so clear as this, That Abraham without murmuring and disputing, should let go the dearest of all his Possessions in obedience to the Command of God;
There could be no other Way so effectual, no demonstration so clear as this, That Abraham without murmuring and disputing, should let go the dearest of all his Possessions in Obedience to the Command of God;
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and who therefore dost that which is good, not for worldly and mercenary Ends, but because thou art absolutely resolved to depend upon God's Wisdom and Goodness in doing every thing that he requires.
and who Therefore dost that which is good, not for worldly and mercenary Ends, but Because thou art absolutely resolved to depend upon God's Wisdom and goodness in doing every thing that he requires.
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but for the sake of all Good men, that should in any Age of the World tread in the steps of Abraham 's Faith, viz. That all Religious Men are what they are, not for worldly Respects, but for Conscience towards God.
but for the sake of all Good men, that should in any Age of the World tread in the steps of Abraham is Faith, viz. That all Religious Men Are what they Are, not for worldly Respects, but for Conscience towards God.
And therefore the trial of Abraham 's Faith, did not only vindicate him, but all God's faithful Servants to the end of the World, from the charge of Hypocrisy,
And Therefore the trial of Abraham is Faith, did not only vindicate him, but all God's faithful Servants to the end of the World, from the charge of Hypocrisy,
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For if Religion in the general be charged with the Hypocrisy of compassing worldly Advantages, under a pretext of Conscience, we desire them to look to the Example of our Father Abraham, and to consider the proof that he gave of his Sincerity,
For if Religion in the general be charged with the Hypocrisy of compassing worldly Advantages, under a pretext of Conscience, we desire them to look to the Exampl of our Father Abraham, and to Consider the proof that he gave of his Sincerity,
And this is the temper and disposition of all Abraham 's Children, That they depend upon God's Providence, not because they have a good Estate, that they are righteous and just;
And this is the temper and disposition of all Abraham is Children, That they depend upon God's Providence, not Because they have a good Estate, that they Are righteous and just;
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not because he makes an hedge about all they have, and observe the Rules of Religion, not merely because they are under no unusual temptations to the contrary, and the like;
not Because he makes an hedge about all they have, and observe the Rules of Religion, not merely Because they Are under no unusual temptations to the contrary, and the like;
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but because believing in God, and fearing and loving him in good earnest, they are persuaded they ought so to demean themselves in expectation of his Favour, which is better than Life, and of his Rewards in a better World.
but Because believing in God, and fearing and loving him in good earnest, they Are persuaded they ought so to demean themselves in expectation of his Favour, which is better than Life, and of his Rewards in a better World.
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In short, Abraham the Father of the faithful was therefore tried in this manner, that there might be in him an undeniable instance of the sincerity and ingenuity of true believers to the end of the World, who live in all good Conscience, not expecting the profit of this World in recompence of their Piety and Justice,
In short, Abraham the Father of the faithful was Therefore tried in this manner, that there might be in him an undeniable instance of the sincerity and ingenuity of true believers to the end of the World, who live in all good Conscience, not expecting the profit of this World in recompense of their Piety and justice,
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It hath been very often the charge of the World upon all the Professors of Piety, That in their Hearts they are as bad as others, whatever their appearance be;
It hath been very often the charge of the World upon all the Professors of Piety, That in their Hearts they Are as bad as Others, whatever their appearance be;
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These are the principal points of Instruction that are contained in the Testimony God gave to Abraham. I pass on to the Second General in the Text, viz.
These Are the principal points of Instruction that Are contained in the Testimony God gave to Abraham. I pass on to the Second General in the Text, viz.
II. The Fact upon which this Testimony of God concerning Abraham was grounded, which was his offering up his Son Isaac to God, according to that Command which he had received, Because thou hast not with-held thy son, thine only son from me.
II The Fact upon which this Testimony of God Concerning Abraham was grounded, which was his offering up his Son Isaac to God, according to that Command which he had received, Because thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
Had all his Flocks and his Herds, his whole Wealth and Possessions, nay had himself been called for, to become a Sacrifice to God, he that denied not to God his only Son, would not have denied him these.
Had all his Flocks and his Herds, his Whole Wealth and Possessions, nay had himself been called for, to become a Sacrifice to God, he that denied not to God his only Son, would not have denied him these.
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for this Command was in effect, as if God had said, Take now all that thou hast, without exception of any thing, be thou as naked as when thou camest into the World, strip thy self of every thing,
for this Command was in Effect, as if God had said, Take now all that thou hast, without exception of any thing, be thou as naked as when thou camest into the World, strip thy self of every thing,
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Whether he loved God above all things, and feared him above all things, and trusted in him above all things? This one single act was a demonstration that he did:
Whither he loved God above all things, and feared him above all things, and trusted in him above all things? This one single act was a demonstration that he did:
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and to bring himself to a willingness by such arguments as the matter would bear; for then it had been supposed, that Abraham had not duly weighed these things before,
and to bring himself to a willingness by such Arguments as the matter would bear; for then it had been supposed, that Abraham had not duly weighed these things before,
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But this trial coming of a sudden, and the Command being to be executed forthwith, as it was, plainly demonstrated, that Abraham was always ready to offer up his Son,
But this trial coming of a sudden, and the Command being to be executed forthwith, as it was, plainly demonstrated, that Abraham was always ready to offer up his Son,
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but that we are to be always ready, and prepared in heart and mind to do well, upon the trial of our Faith and Obedience, that when it happens in any notable instance, we may in some measure come up to that perfection in Self-resignation to God, which Abraham, as far as it appears by the History of him, was a Pattern of:
but that we Are to be always ready, and prepared in heart and mind to do well, upon the trial of our Faith and obedience, that when it happens in any notable instance, we may in Some measure come up to that perfection in Self-resignation to God, which Abraham, as Far as it appears by the History of him, was a Pattern of:
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for some such thing seems to be intimated in that saying, That he rose early in the morning, and immediately went about the execution of God's Command:
for Some such thing seems to be intimated in that saying, That he rose early in the morning, and immediately went about the execution of God's Command:
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and an uneasy strugling between his Faith in God, and his Affection to his Child; yet it doth not appear, that this delayed his resolution, to do what God required,
and an uneasy struggling between his Faith in God, and his Affection to his Child; yet it does not appear, that this delayed his resolution, to do what God required,
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But we should labour to come up to the perfection of Abraham 's example, and consider well with our selves, That it is our constant profession and pretence,
But we should labour to come up to the perfection of Abraham is Exampl, and Consider well with our selves, That it is our constant profession and pretence,
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When therefore God requires, that we should freely resign that to him, which he can take away if he pleases, it is evident that he requires this, not for his own good, but for ours:
When Therefore God requires, that we should freely resign that to him, which he can take away if he Pleases, it is evident that he requires this, not for his own good, but for ours:
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If he had needed Isaac, and it had been beneficial to himself that Isaac should be killed, What need of Abraham to do it? And sure it is a mighty reason without delay to put God's Will and Command in execution,
If he had needed Isaac, and it had been beneficial to himself that Isaac should be killed, What need of Abraham to do it? And sure it is a mighty reason without Delay to put God's Will and Command in execution,
2. The other remarkable is, That God required of Abraham to offer up that his only Son, in whom his seed should be called, through whom all those great Promises were to be fulfilled which he had made to him before;
2. The other remarkable is, That God required of Abraham to offer up that his only Son, in whom his seed should be called, through whom all those great Promises were to be fulfilled which he had made to him before;
and herein consisted the nobleness of Abraham 's Faith, that though God seemed to require that, which would destroy all the hope he had by those Promises, which hitherto he had firmly believed,
and herein consisted the nobleness of Abraham is Faith, that though God seemed to require that, which would destroy all the hope he had by those Promises, which hitherto he had firmly believed,
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yet he believed still, and submitted to do that, which in all appearance was utterly inconsistent with the truth of those Promises that had been made to him;
yet he believed still, and submitted to do that, which in all appearance was utterly inconsistent with the truth of those Promises that had been made to him;
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How could he be obliged to do that which would take away all reason to believe that Promise any longer? But yet without any of this disputing and contending, he went speedily about the matter, he rose up early in the morning, and takes his Son along with him to that place where he was to offer him up.
How could he be obliged to do that which would take away all reason to believe that Promise any longer? But yet without any of this disputing and contending, he went speedily about the matter, he rose up early in the morning, and Takes his Son along with him to that place where he was to offer him up.
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mark what the Apostle says, By faith he that received the promises, offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called;
mark what the Apostle Says, By faith he that received the promises, offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called;
That is to say, he so fully believed all God's Promises made to him before, that his Faith was not staggered with the seeming inconsistency of this Command of God with his former Promises;
That is to say, he so Fully believed all God's Promises made to him before, that his Faith was not staggered with the seeming inconsistency of this Command of God with his former Promises;
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Well therefore might God upon this high act of Obedience renew his Covenant with Abraham, in saying, By my self have I sworn, That because thou hast done this thing,
Well Therefore might God upon this high act of obedience renew his Covenant with Abraham, in saying, By my self have I sworn, That Because thou hast done this thing,
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But because Abraham had conquered the greatest Temptation of all to Disobedience, viz. That the thing commanded seemed to destroy all the Promises he had made of a Blessed Posterity that should descend from him by Isaac; God now rewarded his Faith with repeated Assurances:
But Because Abraham had conquered the greatest Temptation of all to Disobedience, viz. That the thing commanded seemed to destroy all the Promises he had made of a Blessed Posterity that should descend from him by Isaac; God now rewarded his Faith with repeated Assurances:
And so well might the Jews in their Peace-offerings, when they thankfully acknowledged the goodness of God in giving them the possession of so good a Land, call to mind the offering of Isaac, as the great Foundation of all those Temporal Blessings which they,
And so well might the jews in their Peace-offerings, when they thankfully acknowledged the Goodness of God in giving them the possession of so good a Land, call to mind the offering of Isaac, as the great Foundation of all those Temporal Blessings which they,
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and do the hardest Duties, and are never offended with the Will of God, have, I say, a Title to the Testimony God gave to Abraham: Now I know that thou fearest God.
and do the Hardest Duties, and Are never offended with the Will of God, have, I say, a Title to the Testimony God gave to Abraham: Now I know that thou Fearest God.
it would raise up our minds to very great degrees of Joy and Triumph, to have God say that to us that he did to Abraham; but we are to remember, that it was said to him once for all, in behalf of all his Children that should tread in the steps of his faith:
it would raise up our minds to very great Degrees of Joy and Triumph, to have God say that to us that he did to Abraham; but we Are to Remember, that it was said to him once for all, in behalf of all his Children that should tread in the steps of his faith:
Wherefore, my Brethren, that we may come in for some share in the Praise and Reward of Abraham 's Faith, let there be in none of us an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God:
Wherefore, my Brothers, that we may come in for Some share in the Praise and Reward of Abraham is Faith, let there be in none of us an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God:
The evil heart of unbelief, is the evil heart that causeth unbelief, (i. e.) some corrupt inclination, some unmortified Lust, some carnal interest or other.
The evil heart of unbelief, is the evil heart that Causes unbelief, (i. e.) Some corrupt inclination, Some unmortified Lust, Some carnal Interest or other.
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Do thou therefore in the first place, when thou hast an eye upon the example of Abraham, conceive how much thou art obliged to take thy sin, thy dearly beloved sin, whatever it be,
Do thou Therefore in the First place, when thou hast an eye upon the Exampl of Abraham, conceive how much thou art obliged to take thy since, thy dearly Beloved since, whatever it be,
and slay it, that is the first Sacrifice thou canst offer to God, to wit, a broken and contrite heart, an heart clean from worldly and sinful Lusts. Do this,
and slay it, that is the First Sacrifice thou Canst offer to God, to wit, a broken and contrite heart, an heart clean from worldly and sinful Lusts. Do this,
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and thou wilt find nothing too dear for God, thy Faith will then make thee to be entirely at the disposal of his Will and Pleasure, it will justify and support thee in so doing,
and thou wilt find nothing too dear for God, thy Faith will then make thee to be entirely At the disposal of his Will and Pleasure, it will justify and support thee in so doing,
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Why do ye also transgress the Commandment of God by your Tradition? THough never Man was so unreproveable in his Doctrine and Example, as our Lord Jesus,
Why do you also transgress the Commandment of God by your Tradition? THough never Man was so unreprovable in his Doctrine and Exampl, as our Lord jesus,
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yet never was Man more opposed or cavilled at, as the Evangelists do abundantly testify in that History of him which they have written for us, being upon the matter made up of the Holy Doctrines which he delivered, the Good Works in which he was always employed,
yet never was Man more opposed or caviled At, as the Evangelists do abundantly testify in that History of him which they have written for us, being upon the matter made up of the Holy Doctrines which he Delivered, the Good Works in which he was always employed,
And it was very necessary that some instances of the last should be recorded for our sakes, that they who profess the Truth as it is in Jesus, should not think it strange if they happened to meet with such opposition as their Master did;
And it was very necessary that Some instances of the last should be recorded for our sakes, that they who profess the Truth as it is in jesus, should not think it strange if they happened to meet with such opposition as their Master did;
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and likewise, that by his Answers to the Cavils of his Adversaries, they might be instructed how they should defend themselves afterwards against the like Objections. One instance whereof we have in the Text I have now chosen to speak to;
and likewise, that by his Answers to the Cavils of his Adversaries, they might be instructed how they should defend themselves afterwards against the like Objections. One instance whereof we have in the Text I have now chosen to speak to;
and whereas it is said, that they were the Scribes and Pharisees, or the Scribes of the Pharisaical Party, which were of Jerusalem, that came to Jesus;
and whereas it is said, that they were the Scribes and Pharisees, or the Scribes of the Pharisaical Party, which were of Jerusalem, that Come to jesus;
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the meaning is, that they were such as kept their Schools in the City of Jerusalem, and were therefore of the first rank amongst the Pharisees. And now I shall discourse to you of these two things:
the meaning is, that they were such as kept their Schools in the city of Jerusalem, and were Therefore of the First rank among the Pharisees. And now I shall discourse to you of these two things:
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and whatsoever was commanded in the Scriptures, had been the tradition of the elders; for all these things had been delivered down by an uncontroulable Tradition from hand to hand for near Two thousand Years.
and whatsoever was commanded in the Scriptures, had been the tradition of the Elders; for all these things had been Delivered down by an uncontrollable Tradition from hand to hand for near Two thousand years.
By the tradition of the elders, or by the ancient Tradition of Wise and Great men, they meant no Doctrines or Rules for Faith or Practice that were expressed in the Writings of Moses and the Prophets,
By the tradition of the Elders, or by the ancient Tradition of Wise and Great men, they meant no Doctrines or Rules for Faith or Practice that were expressed in the Writings of Moses and the prophets,
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and by constant usage from Father to Son, and so from one Age to another. And thus Josephus tells us, Antiq. 13.13. That the first and main Principle of the Pharisees was, that they denied all those things to be written, which concerned Religion.
and by constant usage from Father to Son, and so from one Age to Another. And thus Josephus tells us, Antique 13.13. That the First and main Principle of the Pharisees was, that they denied all those things to be written, which concerned Religion.
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or rather superior regard to that which the Scriptures were to be held in, claimed also an absolute Obedience from the People, insomuch, that it was a saying amongst them;
or rather superior regard to that which the Scriptures were to be held in, claimed also an absolute obedience from the People, insomuch, that it was a saying among them;
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Now the Charge of the Pharisees upon our Saviour's Disciples, was not, that they had transgressed any Tradition that appeared to have a Divine Original, by the Books of Moses and the Prophets,
Now the Charge of the Pharisees upon our Saviour's Disciples, was not, that they had transgressed any Tradition that appeared to have a Divine Original, by the Books of Moses and the prophets,
For one of those many Traditionary Doctrines for which they were so zealous, was this, That if a Stranger or an uncircumcised Person should but touch a Jew, the Jew was forthwith defiled,
For one of those many Traditionary Doctrines for which they were so zealous, was this, That if a Stranger or an uncircumcised Person should but touch a Jew, the Jew was forthwith defiled,
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and thus for an idle fancy they invented an idle relief, and placed so much Religion in it, that says one of them, He that eats bread with unwashen hands, sins as much as if he had lain with a Whore:
and thus for an idle fancy they invented an idle relief, and placed so much Religion in it, that Says one of them, He that eats bred with unwashen hands, Sins as much as if he had lain with a Whore:
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If they could have charged our Lord's Disciples with breaking the Fifth Commandment, as Jesus charged them with it presently after, of this they would have said nothing:
If they could have charged our Lord's Disciples with breaking the Fifth Commandment, as jesus charged them with it presently After, of this they would have said nothing:
but were offended at him, v. 12. Hence in their Talmud, a Book that pretends to have gathered up their Oral Traditions, it is said, That there is more in the words of the Scribes, than in the words of the Law:
but were offended At him, v. 12. Hence in their Talmud, a Book that pretends to have gathered up their Oral Traditions, it is said, That there is more in the words of the Scribes, than in the words of the Law:
and Water being given him to wash, and to drink, and the greater part of it being spilt, he rather chose to wash his hands than to drink, saying, 'Tis better to die than to transgress the Tradition of the Elders.
and Water being given him to wash, and to drink, and the greater part of it being spilled, he rather chosen to wash his hands than to drink, saying, It's better to die than to transgress the Tradition of the Elders.
and that the Scribes were the Guardians and Oracles of the unwritten Law, nothing could be better contrived, to keep them in an absolute dependance upon the Scribes.
and that the Scribes were the Guardians and Oracles of the unwritten Law, nothing could be better contrived, to keep them in an absolute dependence upon the Scribes.
Nay, it was so fixed in the minds of our Lord's Disciples themselves that they were to be kept, that it was not easy to set them right in these things presently;
Nay, it was so fixed in the minds of our Lord's Disciples themselves that they were to be kept, that it was not easy to Set them right in these things presently;
And Jesus said, v. 16. Are ye also yet without understanding? And so he goes on, shewing that he spake of cleanness of mind, which was defiled by evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, &c. They had not yet got rid of those Superstitious Fancies that reigned amongst the People,
And jesus said, v. 16. are you also yet without understanding? And so he Goes on, showing that he spoke of cleanness of mind, which was defiled by evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, etc. They had not yet god rid of those Superstitious Fancies that reigned among the People,
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Nay, when after this he had occasion to say to them, as you find in the next Chapter, ver. 6. Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Saduces:
Nay, when After this he had occasion to say to them, as you find in the next Chapter, ver. 6. Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees:
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as the Pharisees would eat nothing that had been touched by a Gentile; when all that our Saviour meant, was that they should beware of their Doctrine. And no wonder that these Traditionary Inventions had taken such root in the minds of men,
as the Pharisees would eat nothing that had been touched by a Gentile; when all that our Saviour meant, was that they should beware of their Doctrine. And no wonder that these Traditionary Inventions had taken such root in the minds of men,
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For tho it was something a nice and elaborate business to observe all the Traditions, yet this was much more grateful, not only to fancy, but to flesh and blood,
For though it was something a Nicaenae and elaborate business to observe all the Traditions, yet this was much more grateful, not only to fancy, but to Flesh and blood,
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and evil-speakings, which according to our Saviour's Doctrine were the things that defile the man, v. 20. How was it possible but that People should be fond of believing such a conclusion as this, Whosoever lives in the Land of Israel, and eateth his meat in cleanness,
and evil-speakings, which according to our Saviour's Doctrine were the things that defile the man, v. 20. How was it possible but that People should be found of believing such a conclusion as this, Whosoever lives in the Land of Israel, and Eateth his meat in cleanness,
This was the Doctrine of the Masters, and certainly they must be very uereasonable people that could not be content to go to Heaven upon such terms as these,
This was the Doctrine of the Masters, and Certainly they must be very uereasonable people that could not be content to go to Heaven upon such terms as these,
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No wonder therefore that the Scribes were so universally believed and obeyed by the people, inasmuch as they undertook to carry them all to Heaven infallibly by such slight and cheap performances as were required by their Tradition:
No wonder Therefore that the Scribes were so universally believed and obeyed by the people, inasmuch as they undertook to carry them all to Heaven infallibly by such slight and cheap performances as were required by their Tradition:
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And that is the Answer which our Saviour made to this Charge, viz. Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Which doth of it self appear to be a plain and wise way of answering their bold Question,
And that is the Answer which our Saviour made to this Charge, viz. Why do you also transgress the Commandment of God by your tradition? Which does of it self appear to be a plain and wise Way of answering their bold Question,
and since they thought it was so heinous a fault in the Disciples not to observe their Traditions, to purge themselves if they were able, of a notorious fault in keeping their Traditions, and teaching them to others;
and since they Thought it was so heinous a fault in the Disciples not to observe their Traditions, to purge themselves if they were able, of a notorious fault in keeping their Traditions, and teaching them to Others;
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tho it were his Father or his Mother, he was held by his Vow; and if afterwards he should change his mind, and be willing to relieve his Parents,
though it were his Father or his Mother, he was held by his Voelli; and if afterwards he should change his mind, and be willing to relieve his Parents,
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and in order thereunto go to the Priests to be dispensed with, and absolved of his Vow, the Priests should challenge all that he now designed to relieve his Parents withal,
and in order thereunto go to the Priests to be dispensed with, and absolved of his Voelli, the Priests should challenge all that he now designed to relieve his Parents withal,
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so that if his Father or Mother came afterwards to him, and asked an Alms of him, he might say, It is Corban, or devoted to the Service of the Temple, whatsoever I can have a mind to give thee;
so that if his Father or Mother Come afterwards to him, and asked an Alms of him, he might say, It is Corban, or devoted to the Service of the Temple, whatsoever I can have a mind to give thee;
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For they held him to his Vow, and whatever Money he could be willing to give them afterwards, being under the Religion of a Vow, it became Sacred,
For they held him to his Voelli, and whatever Money he could be willing to give them afterwards, being under the Religion of a Voelli, it became Sacred,
for the Wealth of the Treasury being partly employed in the Reparation of the Temple, partly for the Relief of the Poor, partly for the enriching of the Priests and Levites, the Pharisees who were no small part of the Priests, had their share in all that was brought into the Treasury.
for the Wealth of the Treasury being partly employed in the Reparation of the Temple, partly for the Relief of the Poor, partly for the enriching of the Priests and Levites, the Pharisees who were no small part of the Priests, had their share in all that was brought into the Treasury.
and answer to that, but rather chose another instance? The account of this I think very easy, viz. That he saw it was necessary to run them down by one of the most undeniable Instances that could be imagined, of their contradicting the Law of God by their Traditions:
and answer to that, but rather chosen Another instance? The account of this I think very easy, viz. That he saw it was necessary to run them down by one of the most undeniable Instances that could be imagined, of their contradicting the Law of God by their Traditions:
For the boldness of the Pharisees and Priests was so excessive, and the fondness of the People about these Traditions was so hard to be broken, that it was necessary to make way for their conviction by such an argument as must needs make some impression upon them:
For the boldness of the Pharisees and Priests was so excessive, and the fondness of the People about these Traditions was so hard to be broken, that it was necessary to make Way for their conviction by such an argument as must needs make Some impression upon them:
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and to think otherwise is a Superstition hurtful to your selves, and dishonourable to God, and of very bad consequence, tho it be not so impudent and notorious an abuse,
and to think otherwise is a Superstition hurtful to your selves, and dishonourable to God, and of very bad consequence, though it be not so impudent and notorious an abuse,
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It is to this purpose that we are to understand the method and design of our Saviour's Discourse in this place, in answer to the Objection of the Pharisees brought against the Disciples.
It is to this purpose that we Are to understand the method and Design of our Saviour's Discourse in this place, in answer to the Objection of the Pharisees brought against the Disciples.
2. That if there be one Traditionary Doctrine that notoriously contradicts the Law of God, that one instance is sufficient to overturn the credit of that Tradition which pretends to deliver unwritten Doctrines of equal Authority with those that are written.
2. That if there be one Traditionary Doctrine that notoriously contradicts the Law of God, that one instance is sufficient to overturn the credit of that Tradition which pretends to deliver unwritten Doctrines of equal authority with those that Are written.
3. That the universal consent of some one Age or more, That such and such Doctrines were delivered by word of mouth many Ages before, is no Argument that they were so delivered.
3. That the universal consent of Some one Age or more, That such and such Doctrines were Delivered by word of Mouth many Ages before, is no Argument that they were so Delivered.
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For if when Tradition is pretended for any Doctrine or Practice, it be not enough to shew that the same Doctrine or Practice is inconsistent with what is plainly required in the Scriptures, which are acknowledged by all to contain the Word of God;
For if when Tradition is pretended for any Doctrine or Practice, it be not enough to show that the same Doctrine or Practice is inconsistent with what is plainly required in the Scriptures, which Are acknowledged by all to contain the Word of God;
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I say, if this be not enough, then our Saviour used an insufficient Argument against the pretended Tradition of not suffering the Son that was under a Vow of the contrary, to relieve his Father or Mother, that it made void the commandment of God.
I say, if this be not enough, then our Saviour used an insufficient Argument against the pretended Tradition of not suffering the Son that was under a Voelli of the contrary, to relieve his Father or Mother, that it made void the Commandment of God.
And truly if we did not in this case consider our Saviour's Authority, yet it must be a monstrous prejudice that keeps any man from discerning the strength of this Argument against the Authority of any unwritten Doctrine, That it is contrary to what is written;
And truly if we did not in this case Consider our Saviour's authority, yet it must be a monstrous prejudice that keeps any man from discerning the strength of this Argument against the authority of any unwritten Doctrine, That it is contrary to what is written;
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if that Doctrine for which unwritten Tradition is pretended, can be of God, tho it contradicts the written Tradition, which is by all acknowledged to be Divine.
if that Doctrine for which unwritten Tradition is pretended, can be of God, though it contradicts the written Tradition, which is by all acknowledged to be Divine.
We charge them with having brought into the Church new Articles of Faith, and new Doctrines of Worship, which are not only very different from what was taught at first by Christ and his Apostles,
We charge them with having brought into the Church new Articles of Faith, and new Doctrines of Worship, which Are not only very different from what was taught At First by christ and his Apostles,
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Tell us therefore, When were these new and false Doctrines introduced? Who were the men that brought them in? Who were the first that made the discovery? What Council condemned them after they were discovered? For if none of these things can be shewn, it is absurd to think that any such alteration should have been as you say.
Tell us Therefore, When were these new and false Doctrines introduced? Who were the men that brought them in? Who were the First that made the discovery? What Council condemned them After they were discovered? For if none of these things can be shown, it is absurd to think that any such alteration should have been as you say.
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Which reasoning amounts to thus much, That it is impossible we can be sure that in the compass of a thousand Years, there was a great alteration happened in the state of Religion,
Which reasoning amounts to thus much, That it is impossible we can be sure that in the compass of a thousand years, there was a great alteration happened in the state of Religion,
which is just as if a man almost desperately sick of a Disease that had been for some Years growing upon him, should prove to his Friend that he is as well as ever he was in his Life;
which is just as if a man almost desperately sick of a Disease that had been for Some years growing upon him, should prove to his Friend that he is as well as ever he was in his Life;
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When the Servants came and told their Lord, that the tares came up with the wheat, it was excusable in them to say, We sowed good seed, whence hath it these tares? But when their Master told them, An enemy hath done this;
When the Servants Come and told their Lord, that the tares Come up with the wheat, it was excusable in them to say, We sowed good seed, whence hath it these tares? But when their Master told them, an enemy hath done this;
and yet there have been a long time, and still there are certain Disputers, that go about to stagger others with such like questions as we have been speaking of,
and yet there have been a long time, and still there Are certain Disputers, that go about to stagger Others with such like questions as we have been speaking of,
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For the Scriptures have a more certain Tradition, than any of those Histories that give an account of the Revolutions of Church-Affairs since the beginning;
For the Scriptures have a more certain Tradition, than any of those Histories that give an account of the Revolutions of Church affairs since the beginning;
or the Person by whom they first crept into the Church? I would very fain know of any Man, that when our Saviour set himself to overthrow that wicked Tradition which we were speaking of before,
or the Person by whom they First crept into the Church? I would very fain know of any Man, that when our Saviour Set himself to overthrow that wicked Tradition which we were speaking of before,
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But did he go this way to work? It is certain that the Pharisees pretended the Traditions which they taught the People were delivered from God to Moses, and that through several Ages they were conveyed down to them successively by word of Mouth.
But did he go this Way to work? It is certain that the Pharisees pretended the Traditions which they taught the People were Delivered from God to Moses, and that through several Ages they were conveyed down to them successively by word of Mouth.
And I grant that if our Lord had with many words shewn them, that there were such and such Men who first brought them in, this had been a confutation of their pretence;
And I grant that if our Lord had with many words shown them, that there were such and such Men who First brought them in, this had been a confutation of their pretence;
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when did it come in? Let us account it sufficient to answer, for so our Saviour thought it in the like case, That Transubstantiation makes void those places of Scripture which expresly affirm, that by eating of Bread we shew forth the Death of Christ,
when did it come in? Let us account it sufficient to answer, for so our Saviour Thought it in the like case, That Transubstantiation makes void those places of Scripture which expressly affirm, that by eating of Bred we show forth the Death of christ,
That Service in an unknown tongue makes void the Fourteenth Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians: And that the Sacrifice of the Mass makes void the Seventh and the Tenth Chapters of the Epistle to the Hebrews, which expresly tell us, that Christ can be offered no more,
That Service in an unknown tongue makes void the Fourteenth Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians: And that the Sacrifice of the Mass makes void the Seventh and the Tenth Chapters of the Epistle to the Hebrews, which expressly tell us, that christ can be offered no more,
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but whether they came in sooner or later, is nothing to the purpose, for certainly nothing ought ever to have come in that makes void any part of the Word of God;
but whither they Come in sooner or later, is nothing to the purpose, for Certainly nothing ought ever to have come in that makes void any part of the Word of God;
for when he set himself to overthrow the credit of these Doctrines, for which they pretended a constant Tradition in the Church, he thought it sufficient for his purpose, to shew that they voided the Commandments of God,
for when he Set himself to overthrow the credit of these Doctrines, for which they pretended a constant Tradition in the Church, he Thought it sufficient for his purpose, to show that they voided the commandments of God,
2. If there be one Traditionary Doctrine that notoriously contradicts the written Word of God, 'tis enough to overthrow the whole Credit of that Tradition which pretends to bring down unwritten Doctrines that are necessary to be received.
2. If there be one Traditionary Doctrine that notoriously contradicts the written Word of God, it's enough to overthrow the Whole Credit of that Tradition which pretends to bring down unwritten Doctrines that Are necessary to be received.
For thus we find, that our Saviour by the single instance of that Tradition which voided the Fifth Commandment, overthrew the Objection of the Pharisees against his Disciples:
For thus we find, that our Saviour by the single instance of that Tradition which voided the Fifth Commandment, overthrew the Objection of the Pharisees against his Disciples:
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Our Saviour therefore produces an instance of their Traditions that takes away all Authority, inasmuch as it was a plain contradiction to the Law of God;
Our Saviour Therefore produces an instance of their Traditions that Takes away all authority, inasmuch as it was a plain contradiction to the Law of God;
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if therefore amongst their unwritten Doctrines and Rules, there were any that had some kind of goodness and usefulness, they were to be regarded upon their own account,
if Therefore among their unwritten Doctrines and Rules, there were any that had Some kind of Goodness and usefulness, they were to be regarded upon their own account,
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In this also our Lord hath set us an example, that if we are press'd by a pretence to Tradition in favour of unwritten Doctrines and Articles, we should in the first place shew that one or more of these is contrary to the Word of God;
In this also our Lord hath Set us an Exampl, that if we Are pressed by a pretence to Tradition in favour of unwritten Doctrines and Articles, we should in the First place show that one or more of these is contrary to the Word of God;
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Which being done in the first place, it will be then seasonable to shew, what is to be thought of the rest if they are judged of by the general Rules of Reason and Scripture.
Which being done in the First place, it will be then seasonable to show, what is to be Thought of the rest if they Are judged of by the general Rules of Reason and Scripture.
3. The Universal consent of some one or two Ages that such and such Doctrines were delivered by word of mouth many Ages before, is no Argument that they were so delivered.
3. The Universal consent of Some one or two Ages that such and such Doctrines were Delivered by word of Mouth many Ages before, is no Argument that they were so Delivered.
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The Pharisees did pretend that their Doctrines and Interpretations of the Law had been conveyed down from Moses by Oral Tradition to that Age in which they lived,
The Pharisees did pretend that their Doctrines and Interpretations of the Law had been conveyed down from Moses by Oral Tradition to that Age in which they lived,
For instance, that of Religious Washing before meat, and the washing of Cups and Pots, as a thing in it self good and holy, was universally received and practised, as St. Mark tells us.
For instance, that of Religious Washing before meat, and the washing of Cups and Pots, as a thing in it self good and holy, was universally received and practised, as Saint Mark tells us.
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and so this Tradition must have come originally from Moses, or else there was one Age that agreed to cheat the next in things concerning the Service of God,
and so this Tradition must have come originally from Moses, or Else there was one Age that agreed to cheat the next in things Concerning the Service of God,
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But after all the prettiness of this demonstration, I think, we have more reason to believe, that this Superstition never came from Moses, because our Saviour exposed it as a vain and foolish Doctrine,
But After all the prettiness of this demonstration, I think, we have more reason to believe, that this Superstition never Come from Moses, Because our Saviour exposed it as a vain and foolish Doctrine,
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than to believe that it did, because the Jews ever since the Pharisees time, who were a Sect of full three hundred years standing, were taught to pretend Tradition for the Innovations of the Pharisees, and for this amongst the rest.
than to believe that it did, Because the jews ever since the Pharisees time, who were a Sect of full three hundred Years standing, were taught to pretend Tradition for the Innovations of the Pharisees, and for this among the rest.
To deal plainly, this same plain Oral Tradition was never pretended for any good, either by Jews or Christians; nor made use of but to advance and protect some Doctrines or Practices that stand condemned by the Scriptures:
To deal plainly, this same plain Oral Tradition was never pretended for any good, either by jews or Christians; nor made use of but to advance and Pact Some Doctrines or Practices that stand condemned by the Scriptures:
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And therefore after so long experience had of the mischief, as well as vanity of this pretence, it were perhaps not unreasonable for any Christian to reject the Argument of unwritten Tradition without any more ado,
And Therefore After so long experience had of the mischief, as well as vanity of this pretence, it were perhaps not unreasonable for any Christian to reject the Argument of unwritten Tradition without any more ado,
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If we will live according to the Scriptures, we shall have no temptation, and I am sure we have no reason to believe otherwise, than according to the Scriptures:
If we will live according to the Scriptures, we shall have no temptation, and I am sure we have no reason to believe otherwise, than according to the Scriptures:
But in time it came to be used in the worser sense, and was restrained to those that distinguished themselves by the profession of false Doctrines, or by unjustifiable Practices:
But in time it Come to be used in the Worse sense, and was restrained to those that distinguished themselves by the profession of false Doctrines, or by unjustifiable Practices:
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and there was this reason for it, that Christianity having established one Form of Doctrine which was to be universally received, there were now to be no Heresies or Sects, that is, no departure from the Unity of that Doctrine;
and there was this reason for it, that Christianity having established one From of Doctrine which was to be universally received, there were now to be no Heresies or Sects, that is, no departure from the Unity of that Doctrine;
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Thus also the word Schism or Division came in a little time to be restrained to that side or party by whose fault the breach of Christian Communion and Concord was made;
Thus also the word Schism or Division Come in a little time to be restrained to that side or party by whose fault the breach of Christian Communion and Concord was made;
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and although when a dissention and breach of Unity happens, they that are not in the fault are at the same distance from those that are, that the faulty are from the innocent;
and although when a dissension and breach of Unity happens, they that Are not in the fault Are At the same distance from those that Are, that the faulty Are from the innocent;
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that having happened so early, which in the latter Ages of the Church has obtained in a much higher degree, that the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, which was in great part instituted to unite the Faithful in one Body, was perverted into an occasion of dividing them from one another:
that having happened so early, which in the latter Ages of the Church has obtained in a much higher degree, that the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, which was in great part instituted to unite the Faithful in one Body, was perverted into an occasion of dividing them from one Another:
So that in the words of the Text, there are these Two things observable. I. The unavoidableness of Heresies in the Church, There must be Heresies among you.
So that in the words of the Text, there Are these Two things observable. I. The Unavoidableness of Heresies in the Church, There must be Heresies among you.
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1. The unavoidableness of Heresies in the Church, There must be Heresies among you. By which we are not to understand an absolute necessity, that Heresies should arise:
1. The Unavoidableness of Heresies in the Church, There must be Heresies among you. By which we Are not to understand an absolute necessity, that Heresies should arise:
All therefore that is needful to be considered under this head, will be this, What are the grounds of that probability of the coming in of Heresies, which the Text supposes, of Heresies (I say) which God saw would certainly come to pass,
All Therefore that is needful to be considered under this head, will be this, What Are the grounds of that probability of the coming in of Heresies, which the Text supposes, of Heresies (I say) which God saw would Certainly come to pass,
Lastly, It teaches a Worship of great simplicity, that has but very few Mysteries, and nothing of that Pomp and Ceremony which is so pleasing to the Senses and the Fancies of Men,
Lastly, It Teaches a Worship of great simplicity, that has but very few Mysteres, and nothing of that Pomp and Ceremony which is so pleasing to the Senses and the Fancies of Men,
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nor is the manner wherein these things are testified and declared to us, so enlightning as to make it absolutely impossible for a Man to mistake about them,
nor is the manner wherein these things Are testified and declared to us, so enlightening as to make it absolutely impossible for a Man to mistake about them,
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One would think that those words, This is my body, were sufficiently plain, and that there were not the least need for our Lord to have added presently after that saying, But take notice that I mean, This is my body by deputation or representation,
One would think that those words, This is my body, were sufficiently plain, and that there were not the least need for our Lord to have added presently After that saying, But take notice that I mean, This is my body by deputation or representation,
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or in a figurative sense, any more than to have so explained himself, when he said, I am the door, I am the vine, &c. But yet because he did not think fit to leave an express caution against the literal sense of these words, we know it has been insisted upon against plain evidence of Scripture, Sense, and Reason.
or in a figurative sense, any more than to have so explained himself, when he said, I am the door, I am the vine, etc. But yet Because he did not think fit to leave an express caution against the literal sense of these words, we know it has been insisted upon against plain evidence of Scripture, Sense, and Reason.
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But yet because these words were not added, or the like, And let no man ever presume to administer the Bread, without administring the Cup to the same Person, the Cup hath been taken away from the People for the greater reverence of Administration.
But yet Because these words were not added, or the like, And let no man ever presume to administer the Bred, without administering the Cup to the same Person, the Cup hath been taken away from the People for the greater Reverence of Administration.
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When St. Paul said, that he that understands not the Language in which Prayer, or giving of Thanks is made, is not edified, it could hardly have been thought necessary to have added this, Let therefore all Forms of Publick Prayer and Administration of Sacraments in all Ages of the Church be made in the Tongue that the People understand:
When Saint Paul said, that he that understands not the Language in which Prayer, or giving of Thanks is made, is not edified, it could hardly have been Thought necessary to have added this, Let Therefore all Forms of Public Prayer and Administration of Sacraments in all Ages of the Church be made in the Tongue that the People understand:
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and the Practice maintained as confidently, as if the Fourth Chapter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians were it self in a Language that we could not understand.
and the Practice maintained as confidently, as if the Fourth Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians were it self in a Language that we could not understand.
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This was the first things to be considered, the temper and design of the Gospel, which delivers Truth, that does by no means gratify the Lusts of Men,
This was the First things to be considered, the temper and Design of the Gospel, which delivers Truth, that does by no means gratify the Lustiest of Men,
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It was not to be expected, but that if the Doctrine of Christianity should not effectually overcome those Lusts that reign in the World, those Lusts would corrupt and pervert that Doctrine, and bring in Heresies:
It was not to be expected, but that if the Doctrine of Christianity should not effectually overcome those Lustiest that Reign in the World, those Lustiest would corrupt and pervert that Doctrine, and bring in Heresies:
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the natural stiffness and inflexibility of others would detain them in Error; the very desire and love of Novelty would at first help to bring in some,
the natural stiffness and inflexibility of Others would detain them in Error; the very desire and love of Novelty would At First help to bring in Some,
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Finally, the unwillingness of most Men to take pains in the search of Truth, and the greater ease of depending upon the absolute Authority of others would give a farther advantage to Error, which fears nothing more than an Examination,
Finally, the unwillingness of most Men to take pains in the search of Truth, and the greater ease of depending upon the absolute authority of Others would give a farther advantage to Error, which fears nothing more than an Examination,
and therefore discourages all Persons from giving themselves so needless a trouble, since they have the word of those for their security who cannot possibly mislead them;
and Therefore discourages all Persons from giving themselves so needless a trouble, since they have the word of those for their security who cannot possibly mislead them;
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considering the diseases of Human Nature, which the Doctrine of Christ doth not cure miraculously and irresistibly, it could not be expected but there would be Factions and Heresies against the Truth:
considering the diseases of Human Nature, which the Doctrine of christ does not cure miraculously and irresistibly, it could not be expected but there would be Factions and Heresies against the Truth:
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whilst the several parties of Christians are each of them eagerly contending for their own ways, Men of honesty and sincerity find themselves obliged to examine their own persuasions more narrowly,
while the several parties of Christians Are each of them eagerly contending for their own ways, Men of honesty and sincerity find themselves obliged to examine their own persuasions more narrowly,
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if contrary Doctrines were not advanced, they would rely mostly upon the Consent and Authority of others, instead of believing Truth upon its proper Grounds and Arguments:
if contrary Doctrines were not advanced, they would rely mostly upon the Consent and authority of Others, instead of believing Truth upon its proper Grounds and Arguments:
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But if, as I said in the first instance, the spreading of Heresies puts them upon a diligent search after the reasons of Truth, their stedfastness in it afterwards is manifested to be the true Virtue of Constancy, which does not consist in an obstinate resolution not to change our Opinion, let what will be produced against it,
But if, as I said in the First instance, the spreading of Heresies puts them upon a diligent search After the Reasons of Truth, their steadfastness in it afterwards is manifested to be the true Virtue of Constancy, which does not consist in an obstinate resolution not to change our Opinion, let what will be produced against it,
And thus Heresies make Good Men more constant in the Truth, by giving them an opportunity of confirming themselves in it by better Arguments and clearer Evidence;
And thus Heresies make Good Men more constant in the Truth, by giving them an opportunity of confirming themselves in it by better Arguments and clearer Evidence;
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and they manifest their constancy to the World, inasmuch as the Adversaries of Truth are never wanting to shake the stedfastness of true Believers by all ways of temptation imaginable.
and they manifest their constancy to the World, inasmuch as the Adversaries of Truth Are never wanting to shake the steadfastness of true Believers by all ways of temptation imaginable.
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for here is occasion given to shew their care of one another in satisfying the doubtful, in instructing the ignorant, in giving caution to the confident,
for Here is occasion given to show their care of one Another in satisfying the doubtful, in instructing the ignorant, in giving caution to the confident,
But this is not all, since their care to recover others from the way of Error, to reduce those that are gone aside, together with their enduring contradiction, their instructing in much patience, their meekness towards those that oppose themselves, are likewise manifested upon all such occasions.
But this is not all, since their care to recover Others from the Way of Error, to reduce those that Are gone aside, together with their enduring contradiction, their instructing in much patience, their meekness towards those that oppose themselves, Are likewise manifested upon all such occasions.
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and a good Cause by Innocence and honest means, without making use of Frauds, of Lies, of False Accusations, of false Principles, of unconcluding Arguments, of any disingenuous Arts;
and a good Cause by Innocence and honest means, without making use of Frauds, of Lies, of False Accusations, of false Principles, of unconcluding Arguments, of any disingenuous Arts;
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All which instances do express the truth of that reason, for which God has still suffered Heresies to be in the Church, That they which are approved may be made manifest, (i. e.) that their love of the Truth, and their diligence in enquiring after it;
All which instances do express the truth of that reason, for which God has still suffered Heresies to be in the Church, That they which Are approved may be made manifest, (i. e.) that their love of the Truth, and their diligence in inquiring After it;
1. That the belief of true Doctrine comes hereby to be established upon better and firmer grounds than in all likelihood had been discovered if Opposition had not obliged honest Men to dig the deeper for them;
1. That the belief of true Doctrine comes hereby to be established upon better and firmer grounds than in all likelihood had been discovered if Opposition had not obliged honest Men to dig the Deeper for them;
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The Scriptures come to be better understood, and the more obscure passages of it to be reasonably well interpreted, all which is for the advantage of the Church of God.
The Scriptures come to be better understood, and the more Obscure passages of it to be reasonably well interpreted, all which is for the advantage of the Church of God.
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and whilst bad Men are concerned to find out all the ways of supporting Error, the good and honest are no less employed to arm themselves with all the advantages of Truth,
and while bad Men Are concerned to find out all the ways of supporting Error, the good and honest Are no less employed to arm themselves with all the advantages of Truth,
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Lastly; The Duty that is incumbent upon all Men of Honesty and Sincerity, to maintain the Profession of the pure Doctrine of the Gospel against all Heresies whatsoever, shews them also the necessity of recommending true Opinions to the World by more Orthodox lives, by walking more warily and circumspectly, by setting better Examples of all kinds of Virtue and Piety, by shewing the force and efficacy of true Doctrine, to make Men live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present World:
Lastly; The Duty that is incumbent upon all Men of Honesty and Sincerity, to maintain the Profession of the pure Doctrine of the Gospel against all Heresies whatsoever, shows them also the necessity of recommending true Opinions to the World by more Orthodox lives, by walking more warily and circumspectly, by setting better Examples of all Kinds of Virtue and Piety, by showing the force and efficacy of true Doctrine, to make Men live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present World:
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And when God suffers Heresies to prevail most in the Church, 'tis a loud call to all that are Friends of Truth and Goodness, to justify his Cause by the strongest Arguments, and the best Lives.
And when God suffers Heresies to prevail most in the Church, it's a loud call to all that Are Friends of Truth and goodness, to justify his Cause by the Strongest Arguments, and the best Lives.
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it breeds scandal to the World, it is the diversion of Atheists and Unbelievers, it nourishes Discords and Animosities, it removes the Contentious farther from the knowledge of the Truth, it makes the Study of good Manners and the Practice of Holiness and Virtue to be in a great measure forgotten, it lessens the Reverence of Authority, it produces Fraud and Force, Unfaithfulness and Cruelty, and has made Men,
it breeds scandal to the World, it is the diversion of Atheists and Unbelievers, it Nourishes Discords and Animosities, it removes the Contentious farther from the knowledge of the Truth, it makes the Study of good Manners and the Practice of Holiness and Virtue to be in a great measure forgotten, it lessens the reverence of authority, it produces Fraud and Force, Unfaithfulness and Cruelty, and has made Men,
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for the greatest mischief that is discernable in them is but this, that they do effectually draw forth that wickedness which otherwise would have lain more undiscovered in the Hearts of Men;
for the greatest mischief that is discernible in them is but this, that they do effectually draw forth that wickedness which otherwise would have lain more undiscovered in the Hearts of Men;
but then also they manifest more clearly that Integrity, that Piety, that Diligence, and Constancy, and Virtue and Charity of Good Men, which otherwise had not so much appeared.
but then also they manifest more clearly that Integrity, that Piety, that Diligence, and Constancy, and Virtue and Charity of Good Men, which otherwise had not so much appeared.
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Bad Men do by means of Heresies grow worse, and the Good grow better by them, according to that saying in Daniel, Chap. 12.10. The wicked shall do wickedly, and shall not understand; but the wise shall understand.
Bad Men do by means of Heresies grow Worse, and the Good grow better by them, according to that saying in daniel, Chap. 12.10. The wicked shall do wickedly, and shall not understand; but the wise shall understand.
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and the difference between Virtue and Sincerity on the one side, and Hypocrisy and Vice on the other, is so clearly seen, that the good Examples will at last prevail against the scandal of those that are Evil;
and the difference between Virtue and Sincerity on the one side, and Hypocrisy and Vice on the other, is so clearly seen, that the good Examples will At last prevail against the scandal of those that Are Evil;
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and the indirect ways of supporting Error will shew the simplicity and Virtue of the Children of Truth to more advantage than it could possibly have had without the Comparison;
and the indirect ways of supporting Error will show the simplicity and Virtue of the Children of Truth to more advantage than it could possibly have had without the Comparison;
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And it can by no means be unworthy of the Providence of God, to suffer those Evils to happen, which he makes to work for the same good end, which was designed by that manner wherein the Gospel was at first revealed.
And it can by no means be unworthy of the Providence of God, to suffer those Evils to happen, which he makes to work for the same good end, which was designed by that manner wherein the Gospel was At First revealed.
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and the Apostle told the Elders at Miletum, Acts 20.30. That from themselves would arise men teaching perverse things, that would draw disciples after them:
and the Apostle told the Elders At Miletus, Acts 20.30. That from themselves would arise men teaching perverse things, that would draw Disciples After them:
It is certainly for want of better Arguments, that the Reformation is to be objected against, upon the account of those Parties into which it is divided;
It is Certainly for want of better Arguments, that the Reformation is to be objected against, upon the account of those Parties into which it is divided;
and which perhaps they that make this Objection will be more concerned to consider; they from whom so many Nations have broken off, cannot escape their own Censure.
and which perhaps they that make this Objection will be more concerned to Consider; they from whom so many nations have broken off, cannot escape their own Censure.
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But 'tis one of the most silly Objections in the World against a common Cause that is maintained by People that cannot agree in many things, that therefore that Cause is naughty and erroneous;
But it's one of the most silly Objections in the World against a Common Cause that is maintained by People that cannot agree in many things, that Therefore that Cause is naughty and erroneous;
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this, I say, is intolerably vain and impertinent, since this is to make the reason of Truth and Error to depend upon the uncertain Passions and the Interests of Men.
this, I say, is intolerably vain and impertinent, since this is to make the reason of Truth and Error to depend upon the uncertain Passion and the Interests of Men.
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For by this means 'tis in the power of ill-disposed Persons, that for whatever reason may bring in a new Heresy, to make all that Truth which they professed before, to be Truth no longer:
For by this means it's in the power of ill-disposed Persons, that for whatever reason may bring in a new Heresy, to make all that Truth which they professed before, to be Truth no longer:
And if it be a good Argument against us, it is as good an Argument against Christianity in the general in the Mouth of a Turk, or a Jew: Christians are so far from being agreed what is true Christianity, that they are fallen into Parties that have no Religious Communion with one another,
And if it be a good Argument against us, it is as good an Argument against Christianity in the general in the Mouth of a Turk, or a Jew: Christians Are so Far from being agreed what is true Christianity, that they Are fallen into Parties that have no Religious Communion with one Another,
since Christianity, Mahometanism, Judaism, and Paganism, are at so great a distance from one another. But there needs no other Answer to this Objection, than that which the Text affords;
since Christianity, Mahometanism, Judaism, and Paganism, Are At so great a distance from one Another. But there needs no other Answer to this Objection, than that which the Text affords;
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And therefore those that are so offended at the Divisions of the Church, as to take occasion from thence either to throw off the Profession of Religion till all Parties are agreed about it,
And Therefore those that Are so offended At the Divisions of the Church, as to take occasion from thence either to throw off the Profession of Religion till all Parties Are agreed about it,
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and moreover expresseth a weighty reason, why in doing so they did well, because they were the word of prophecy, and a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawned,
and moreover Expresses a weighty reason, why in doing so they did well, Because they were the word of prophecy, and a Light shining in a dark place, till the day dawned,
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But, says he, we have also a more sure word of Prophecy, (i. e.) We have yet a more convincing Testimony of God, that Jesus is the Christ, viz. The Word of Prophecy.
But, Says he, we have also a more sure word of Prophecy, (i. e.) We have yet a more convincing Testimony of God, that jesus is the christ, viz. The Word of Prophecy.
From hence it is plain, that the Apostle speaks of that Testimony, which the Prophecies of the Old Testament give to Jesus, by having foretold those things concerning the Messias which were fulfilled in Jesus, and in him only.
From hence it is plain, that the Apostle speaks of that Testimony, which the Prophecies of the Old Testament give to jesus, by having foretold those things Concerning the Messias which were fulfilled in jesus, and in him only.
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So that St. Peter commends the Disciples of Christ for their diligent study of Moses and the Prophets, because their Writings did abound with those Predictions concerning Christ, which had raised an Expectation of him in the World before he came, which would clearly demonstrate him to the World when he should come,
So that Saint Peter commends the Disciples of christ for their diligent study of Moses and the prophets, Because their Writings did abound with those Predictions Concerning christ, which had raised an Expectation of him in the World before he Come, which would clearly demonstrate him to the World when he should come,
and yet they are called the Word of Prophecy. This implieth, that the main design and business of those Holy Books, was to foretel Christ, by those Characters of his Person,
and yet they Are called the Word of Prophecy. This Implies, that the main Design and business of those Holy Books, was to foretell christ, by those Characters of his Person,
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and Circumstances of his Appearance, that should demonstrate him afterwards: And though upon other Accounts the Prophets had their several Arguments of Writing;
and circumstances of his Appearance, that should demonstrate him afterwards: And though upon other Accounts the prophets had their several Arguments of Writing;
And that of Daniel 's Seventy Weeks, which punctually fixeth the time of his Manifestation and Sufferings, from the Persian King's Decree for the Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem. But besides such Prophecies as these, there is a great abundance of another sort;
And that of daniel is Seventy Weeks, which punctually fixeth the time of his Manifestation and Sufferings, from the Persian King's decree for the Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem. But beside such Prophecies as these, there is a great abundance of Another sort;
of which kind that seems to be one instance which St. Peter with good success alledged to the Jews, Acts 2.25. David speaketh concerning him, The Lord is on my right hand, that I should not be moved;
of which kind that seems to be one instance which Saint Peter with good success alleged to the jews, Acts 2.25. David speaks Concerning him, The Lord is on my right hand, that I should not be moved;
and therefore St. Peter argued from hence in this manner, Men and Brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the Patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried,
and Therefore Saint Peter argued from hence in this manner, Men and Brothers, let me freely speak unto you of the Patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried,
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therefore being a Prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an Oath unto him, That of the Fruit of his Loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit upon his Throne:
Therefore being a Prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an Oath unto him, That of the Fruit of his Loins, according to the Flesh, he would raise up christ to fit upon his Throne:
as well as of Christ, since it seemeth to me an Argument of the Care of Divine Providence, to fill the Holy Books with Predictions concerning Christ, that are not only divers Prophecies which speak entirely of him, and of him only;
as well as of christ, since it seems to me an Argument of the Care of Divine Providence, to fill the Holy Books with Predictions Concerning christ, that Are not only diverse Prophecies which speak entirely of him, and of him only;
the former being first meant of the Children of Israel, the latter of the Paschal Lamb; both afterwards fulfilled in Christ again, the true Son of God, the true Paschal Lamb.
the former being First meant of the Children of Israel, the latter of the Paschal Lamb; both afterwards fulfilled in christ again, the true Son of God, the true Paschal Lamb.
Nay, the Omission of Melchisedeck 's Descent, Birth, and Death, did at length appear to hint this signification, that Christ, whose Type he was, had neither beginning of days, nor end of life:
Nay, the Omission of Melchisedeck is Descent, Birth, and Death, did At length appear to hint this signification, that christ, whose Type he was, had neither beginning of days, nor end of life:
The most Illustrious Persons of the Old Testament, as Moses and Aaron, and Joshua and David, and Solomon, were designed by Divine Providence to represent before-hand by lively resemblances, what the Messias should be,
The most Illustrious Persons of the Old Testament, as Moses and Aaron, and joshua and David, and Solomon, were designed by Divine Providence to represent beforehand by lively resemblances, what the Messias should be,
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and if we will take the pains to examine the Truth of these General Heads by more particular Enquiries, we shall find that the Affairs of the Jewish Nation,
and if we will take the pains to examine the Truth of these General Heads by more particular Enquiries, we shall find that the Affairs of the Jewish nation,
and the Writing of the Holy Books, were so overruled by the Divine Spirit, that when we come to look into them, we cannot lightly turn our selves any way,
and the Writing of the Holy Books, were so overruled by the Divine Spirit, that when we come to look into them, we cannot lightly turn our selves any Way,
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All which was designed of God for the Confirmation of our Faith, that when he should come, in whom not only the plainest and most unquestionable Prophecies,
All which was designed of God for the Confirmation of our Faith, that when he should come, in whom not only the Plainest and most unquestionable Prophecies,
but yet some of them were so express and full, that they had raised an Expectation, not only in the Jews, but amongst the Gentiles also, of that extraordinary Person whom God would send into the World for their relief.
but yet Some of them were so express and full, that they had raised an Expectation, not only in the jews, but among the Gentiles also, of that extraordinary Person whom God would send into the World for their relief.
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For such a Light, though it doth not make a particular discovery of those things that lie round about it, is yet apt to draw the Eyes of all towards it that are within distance;
For such a Light, though it does not make a particular discovery of those things that lie round about it, is yet apt to draw the Eyes of all towards it that Are within distance;
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The plain meaning seems to be, that from the beginning of the World to the appearance of Christ, the Prophecies concerning him grew still more express, clear,
The plain meaning seems to be, that from the beginning of the World to the appearance of christ, the Prophecies Concerning him grew still more express, clear,
By such degrees did God prepare Mankind for the belief of the Gospel, every Age contributing something before-hand to undermine the Prejudices of the Natural Man against it.
By such Degrees did God prepare Mankind for the belief of the Gospel, every Age contributing something beforehand to undermine the Prejudices of the Natural Man against it.
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and therefore God chose to let Mankind into the knowledge of it by degrees, and by the growing-Light of Types and Prophecies, to prepare them for that stronger Light of the plain and clear Truth, which in due time was to be revealed:
and Therefore God chosen to let Mankind into the knowledge of it by Degrees, and by the growing-Light of Types and Prophecies, to prepare them for that Stronger Light of the plain and clear Truth, which in due time was to be revealed:
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But as God, by every new Prediction added more Light to the Word of Prophecy, so we should consider what Evidence is given to the Gospel by the Prophecies of the Old Testament taken all together from the first to the last.
But as God, by every new Prediction added more Light to the Word of Prophecy, so we should Consider what Evidence is given to the Gospel by the Prophecies of the Old Testament taken all together from the First to the last.
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And this was the Method which our Saviour took to instruct the two Disciples going to Emmaus: They were not unacquainted with the Prophecies of the Old Testament,
And this was the Method which our Saviour took to instruct the two Disciples going to Emmaus: They were not unacquainted with the Prophecies of the Old Testament,
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and yet they were mightily staggered at the shameful Death of their Master; We trusted, say they, that this had been he which should have redeemed Israel;
and yet they were mightily staggered At the shameful Death of their Master; We trusted, say they, that this had been he which should have redeemed Israel;
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Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his Glory? But what course did he take to convince them? did he take some one notable Prediction by it self,
Ought not christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his Glory? But what course did he take to convince them? did he take Some one notable Prediction by it self,
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and lay all the stress upon that? No, but beginning at Moses, and all the Prophets, he expounded to them in all the Scriptures, the things concerning himself.
and lay all the stress upon that? No, but beginning At Moses, and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the Scriptures, the things Concerning himself.
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while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? Luke 24. 3. The Word of Prophecy is said to be sure; that is, 'tis a plain Testimony of God, to make us sure that Jesus is the Christ. For,
while he talked with us by the Way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? Luke 24. 3. The Word of Prophecy is said to be sure; that is, it's a plain Testimony of God, to make us sure that jesus is the christ. For,
therefore if at vast distances of time from the Event, it was foretold in several Ages, that one in whom all the Nations of the Earth should be blessed, would come into the World, of such a Nation, of such a Family, at such a Time and Place, with several publick and notorious Characters by which he should be known;
Therefore if At vast distances of time from the Event, it was foretold in several Ages, that one in whom all the nations of the Earth should be blessed, would come into the World, of such a nation, of such a Family, At such a Time and Place, with several public and notorious Characters by which he should be known;
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Then certainly he in whom all these Predictions have been fulfilled, is by the Testimony of God's Omniscience declared to be that great Prophet who was to come into the World.
Then Certainly he in whom all these Predictions have been fulfilled, is by the Testimony of God's Omniscience declared to be that great Prophet who was to come into the World.
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Or, shall we say, that these things were the effects of Policy, or Combination or Chance? Could the most politick Statesman foresee the rise of Empires not yet begun? how much less could they fix their periods,
Or, shall we say, that these things were the effects of Policy, or Combination or Chance? Could the most politic Statesman foresee the rise of Empires not yet begun? how much less could they fix their periods,
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as the Prophets did in their Predictions concerning Christ and his Kingdom? And can we think that they could at the distance of many Ages with their utmost Skill foresee so many particular Events,
as the prophets did in their Predictions Concerning christ and his Kingdom? And can we think that they could At the distance of many Ages with their utmost Skill foresee so many particular Events,
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as were foretold by the Prophets, and accomplished in Christ Jesus? Or shall we say, that there was a confederacy between Moses and Jesus, between the Prophets and Jesus,
as were foretold by the prophets, and accomplished in christ jesus? Or shall we say, that there was a confederacy between Moses and jesus, between the prophets and jesus,
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so many hundreds of years after they were dead, and before he was born? Or, are these Predictions and their Events to be imputed to Chance? It is possible, indeed, that some one thing may be foretold, and happen accordingly;
so many hundreds of Years After they were dead, and before he was born? Or, Are these Predictions and their Events to be imputed to Chance? It is possible, indeed, that Some one thing may be foretold, and happen accordingly;
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and the constant testimony of the Jews themselves, who were most bitter enemies to Jesus and to his Doctrine, were enough to satisfie us in this point. 4ly.
and the constant testimony of the jews themselves, who were most bitter enemies to jesus and to his Doctrine, were enough to satisfy us in this point. 4ly.
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And Lastly, Whereas these Predictions are said to be a more sure word of Prophecy, the meaning is this, that they are a more convincing Testimony to Jesus than any other taken by its self;
And Lastly, Whereas these Predictions Are said to be a more sure word of Prophecy, the meaning is this, that they Are a more convincing Testimony to jesus than any other taken by its self;
for otherwise Christianity must never look an Infidel in the face, since the Church hath no Authority at all, till we are assured of the truth of the Scriptures themselves.
for otherwise Christianity must never look an Infidel in the face, since the Church hath no authority At all, till we Are assured of the truth of the Scriptures themselves.
And I will make bold to add, That when all those objections against the Authority of the Old Testament, from the time wherein it was put into this form of Books, from the light oversights of Transcribers, from various readings,
And I will make bold to add, That when all those objections against the authority of the Old Testament, from the time wherein it was put into this from of Books, from the Light oversights of Transcribers, from various readings,
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and for the same reason, let us, I beseech you, be exhorted to like diligence in conversing with the Holy Scriptures, that our Minds may be more enlightened with the knowledge of divine Truth,
and for the same reason, let us, I beseech you, be exhorted to like diligence in conversing with the Holy Scriptures, that our Minds may be more enlightened with the knowledge of divine Truth,
And this Exhortation is so needful, that I shall shew, that there is no good reason in their Objection against it, who have taken a great deal of pains to exclude all but the Clergy,
And this Exhortation is so needful, that I shall show, that there is no good reason in their Objection against it, who have taken a great deal of pains to exclude all but the Clergy,
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the sum of what they say is this, That the promiscuous Liberty of reading the Scriptures leads the People into Pride and Self-conceit, makes them insolent and ungovernable,
the sum of what they say is this, That the promiscuous Liberty of reading the Scriptures leads the People into Pride and Self-conceit, makes them insolent and ungovernable,
and to encourage the People to read it, is to betray them into the danger of infinite Errors, which they are likely enough to fall into, by mistaking the sense of the holy Text, which therefore is to be kept out of the hands of the Laity,
and to encourage the People to read it, is to betray them into the danger of infinite Errors, which they Are likely enough to fallen into, by mistaking the sense of the holy Text, which Therefore is to be kept out of the hands of the Laity,
if it be not true, there is some other reason doubtless, why they that pretend this, have no kindness for the Bible. I shall omit several advantages that may be taken against this Flourish,
if it be not true, there is Some other reason doubtless, why they that pretend this, have no kindness for the bible. I shall omit several advantages that may be taken against this Flourish,
On the one side they tell us, that the liberty of reading the Bible is apt to make the People throw off all dependance upon the Priest, as to instruction;
On the one side they tell us, that the liberty of reading the bible is apt to make the People throw off all dependence upon the Priest, as to instruction;
Now indeed the Scriptures say this of themselves, that there are divers things hard to be understood in them, which ignorant and unstable men have wrested to their own destructien.
Now indeed the Scriptures say this of themselves, that there Are diverse things hard to be understood in them, which ignorant and unstable men have wrested to their own destructien.
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But if this be true, the best way to keep the People in modest dependance upon the instruction of their Spiritual Guides, is to lay the Bible before them,
But if this be true, the best Way to keep the People in modest dependence upon the instruction of their Spiritual Guides, is to lay the bible before them,
in order to farther Instruction, than the several difficulties that occur in the Scriptures, and the warnings that the Scriptures themselves have given of the danger that unlearned and unstable Men are in, of wresting them to their own destruction.
in order to farther Instruction, than the several difficulties that occur in the Scriptures, and the Warnings that the Scriptures themselves have given of the danger that unlearned and unstable Men Are in, of wresting them to their own destruction.
all the Faithful anciently had the Scriptures, but we find little complaint by the Bishops and Clergy then of the Wantonness and Insolence of the People;
all the Faithful anciently had the Scriptures, but we find little complaint by the Bishops and Clergy then of the Wantonness and Insolence of the People;
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so little in comparison of the frequent and earnest exhortations, that all would deligently Read the Scriptures, that it may be said to be none at all.
so little in comparison of the frequent and earnest exhortations, that all would diligently Read the Scriptures, that it may be said to be none At all.
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this doth not prove, that the reading of the Scriptures makes the People ungovernable, for then it must always have been so, which is notoriously false;
this does not prove, that the reading of the Scriptures makes the People ungovernable, for then it must always have been so, which is notoriously false;
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and whereas it is said, that almost all Heresies have come of Mis-interpreting Scripture, this doth not prove that Christian People must not Read the Scriptures;
and whereas it is said, that almost all Heresies have come of Misinterpreting Scripture, this does not prove that Christian People must not Read the Scriptures;
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for it cannot be denied, that those Heresies which have given any considerable disturbance to the Church of God, were begun, not by Laicks or illeterate Persons,
for it cannot be denied, that those Heresies which have given any considerable disturbance to the Church of God, were begun, not by Laics or illeterate Persons,
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nay, the reason is something stronger, since the wresting of the holy Text by Men of Office or Learning, will be of greater Authority and do more mischief,
nay, the reason is something Stronger, since the wresting of the holy Text by Men of Office or Learning, will be of greater authority and do more mischief,
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But if the danger of perverting difficult places, be a good reason to deprive Men of all use of the Bible; this reason hath a particular force upon some Men, that they should never look upon a Bible more.
But if the danger of perverting difficult places, be a good reason to deprive Men of all use of the bible; this reason hath a particular force upon Some Men, that they should never look upon a bible more.
Because it is said, the Disciples met together to break Bread, therefore the Laity may be depriv'd of the Cup. Because St. Paul saith of him that prayeth in a Tongue not understood by others, Thou verily givest thanks well,
Because it is said, the Disciples met together to break Bred, Therefore the Laity may be deprived of the Cup. Because Saint Paul Says of him that Prayeth in a Tongue not understood by Others, Thou verily givest thanks well,
because he that understands what himself says, doth well for himself because he understands, therefore he doth well for others that understands, not a word, and are therefore not edified.
Because he that understands what himself Says, does well for himself Because he understands, Therefore he does well for Others that understands, not a word, and Are Therefore not edified.
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how much more are the Unlearned in danger of falling into Mistakes, which tho' perhaps will never come to be Heresies in the Church, may yet prove damnable to themselves,
how much more Are the Unlearned in danger of falling into Mistakes, which though perhaps will never come to be Heresies in the Church, may yet prove damnable to themselves,
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To which I answer, That St. Peter 's unlearned Men were such as had not yet attained to the knowledge of the necessary Doctrine of Faith and good Life,
To which I answer, That Saint Peter is unlearned Men were such as had not yet attained to the knowledge of the necessary Doctrine of Faith and good Life,
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and such as those, whether they were Men of good Parts or not, were likely enough to interpret the hard places of St. Paul 's Epistles, to a sense contrary to the plain and open Truths of the Gospel.
and such as those, whither they were Men of good Parts or not, were likely enough to interpret the hard places of Saint Paul is Epistles, to a sense contrary to the plain and open Truths of the Gospel.
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That the service of a Cause, and espousing the Interest of a By-party, doth more fatally lead to Misinterpretation of the Scripture, than bear weakness of Understanding;
That the service of a Cause, and espousing the Interest of a By-party, does more fatally led to Misinterpretation of the Scripture, than bear weakness of Understanding;
and there is this plain reason for it, because Modesty and love of the Truth will secure a Man of no great Abilities, from rash concluding upon the difficult Places of Scripture;
and there is this plain reason for it, Because Modesty and love of the Truth will secure a Man of no great Abilities, from rash concluding upon the difficult Places of Scripture;
Here are all Divine Truths and Reasons of Christian Faith and Practice, that are necessary to be known of every Man, plainly exprest for the use of the meanest Capacities.
Here Are all Divine Truths and Reasons of Christian Faith and Practice, that Are necessary to be known of every Man, plainly expressed for the use of the Meanest Capacities.
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Here are also Difficulties and Mysteries of several sizes, fit to employ the Industry of the Learned according to the several degrees of their Abilities,
Here Are also Difficulties and Mysteres of several sizes, fit to employ the Industry of the Learned according to the several Degrees of their Abilities,
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but did he therefore disswade the Faithful from reading them? No, but in the very same Epistle, he commends them all for taking heed to the words of Prophecy of the Old Testament, in which there were some things as hard, to be sure,
but did he Therefore dissuade the Faithful from reading them? No, but in the very same Epistle, he commends them all for taking heed to the words of Prophecy of the Old Testament, in which there were Some things as hard, to be sure,
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And now, I beseech you, let us not say, That we are Believers already, and therefore we need not trouble our selves with constant reading of the Bible: Were not they so to whom St. Peter wrote? Nay, the Apostles were then alive to instruct them by Word,
And now, I beseech you, let us not say, That we Are Believers already, and Therefore we need not trouble our selves with constant reading of the bible: Were not they so to whom Saint Peter wrote? Nay, the Apostles were then alive to instruct them by Word,
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and encounter opposition? If we have, a very little Exhortation will serve the turn, to make us persevere in reading God's Book, whereby we shall be yet more strongly built up in our most holy Faith.
and encounter opposition? If we have, a very little Exhortation will serve the turn, to make us persevere in reading God's Book, whereby we shall be yet more strongly built up in our most holy Faith.
Nay, if our Faith was grown never so strong, yet the reading of the Scriptures would be necessary for us, to make the Precepts and Rules of the Christian Life,
Nay, if our Faith was grown never so strong, yet the reading of the Scriptures would be necessary for us, to make the Precepts and Rules of the Christian Life,
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Himself was so excellent and constant a Preacher, that if any one Man, not extraordinarily inspired, could have made it needless for his Hearers to read the Scriptures at home;
Himself was so excellent and constant a Preacher, that if any one Man, not extraordinarily inspired, could have made it needless for his Hearers to read the Scriptures At home;
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and yet I observe, he often complains to them, that the reason why most of them gained little profit by what he said, either as to improvement of Knowledge,
and yet I observe, he often complains to them, that the reason why most of them gained little profit by what he said, either as to improvement of Knowledge,
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or our wordly Callings? And what a shame and a sin is it for us to find so little time as generally we do, to furnish our selves with the knowledge of God's Truth,
or our wordly Callings? And what a shame and a since is it for us to find so little time as generally we do, to furnish our selves with the knowledge of God's Truth,
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if we borrowed some time for this purpose from our Recreations, or even from our ordinary Business? For what is this Life to Life Everlasting? What is the Wealth and Pleasure of this World, to our Salvation in the World to come? And therefore the forementioned excellent Person argued with his Hearers in this manner:
if we borrowed Some time for this purpose from our Recreations, or even from our ordinary Business? For what is this Life to Life Everlasting? What is the Wealth and Pleasure of this World, to our Salvation in the World to come? And Therefore the forementioned excellent Person argued with his Hearers in this manner:
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they that do so, have a peculiar Title to GOD's supernatural Blessing, who is wont to reward a Pious and Reverend Use of Holy Things, with greater Measures of his Grace, In one word, by other studies we may grow wise for this World;
they that do so, have a peculiar Title to GOD's supernatural Blessing, who is wont to reward a Pious and Reverend Use of Holy Things, with greater Measures of his Grace, In one word, by other studies we may grow wise for this World;
but if we add this to the rest, we shall yet grow wiser for this World, by taking heed to those incomparable Instructions, that the Holy Bible abounds with;
but if we add this to the rest, we shall yet grow Wiser for this World, by taking heed to those incomparable Instructions, that the Holy bible abounds with;
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and promised him, That his Seed should possess that Land. In which repetition of the Promise, there is this remarkable Circumstance, That God told him how long it would be, before they should possess it;
and promised him, That his Seed should possess that Land. In which repetition of the Promise, there is this remarkable Circumstance, That God told him how long it would be, before they should possess it;
and likewise mentioned one reason why they should possess it no sooner; it should be Four hundred years before his Seed should come hither, and not sooner,
and likewise mentioned one reason why they should possess it no sooner; it should be Four hundred Years before his Seed should come hither, and not sooner,
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That the Seed of Abraham could not possess the Land of Canaan, otherwise than by dispossessing the Canaanites: So that the Bounty of God to the Israelites was likely to prove a terrible Judgment upon the Canaanites: But these were not grown to that height of Ungodliness and Vice, which God usually punishes by Destruction in this World;
That the Seed of Abraham could not possess the Land of Canaan, otherwise than by dispossessing the Canaanites: So that the Bounty of God to the Israelites was likely to prove a terrible Judgement upon the Canaanites: But these were not grown to that height of Ungodliness and Vice, which God usually Punishes by Destruction in this World;
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as we read in Numb. 21. and that with this particular Remark, That their Spirits were hardned, and their Heart obstinate; as you may find, Deut. 2.30.
as we read in Numb. 21. and that with this particular Remark, That their Spirits were hardened, and their Heart obstinate; as you may find, Deuteronomy 2.30.
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and that because there were other Ends of Providence to be brought about in the time, some of which are mentioned in this place, viz. That the Seed of Abraham might in the mean while be proved and tried by many Hardships they were to undergo;
and that Because there were other Ends of Providence to be brought about in the time, Some of which Are mentioned in this place, viz. That the Seed of Abraham might in the mean while be proved and tried by many Hardships they were to undergo;
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partly, because God would still bear with the Canaanites; partly, because the Israelites yet to be born, were to be instructed by the variety of Conditions through which they were to go,
partly, Because God would still bear with the Canaanites; partly, Because the Israelites yet to be born, were to be instructed by the variety of Conditions through which they were to go,
And this is the admirable way of God's Providence in governing and disposing all things, that by the same means he brings about several ends, fitting and accommodating things to one another in that manner, that every event seemed to be his particular and only care,
And this is the admirable Way of God's Providence in governing and disposing all things, that by the same means he brings about several ends, fitting and accommodating things to one Another in that manner, that every event seemed to be his particular and only care,
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For the Illustration of which, I have two things to commend to your Consideration, which will, I doubt not, be useful to assist us in framing worthy and honourable Apprehensions of God, with respect to this matter. The first is.
For the Illustration of which, I have two things to commend to your Consideration, which will, I doubt not, be useful to assist us in framing worthy and honourable Apprehensions of God, with respect to this matter. The First is.
and this is that which Sinners should acknowledge to the Praise of God, That there is no other Being in Heaven or Earth, that can absolutely and irresistably overwhelm them,
and this is that which Sinners should acknowledge to the Praise of God, That there is no other Being in Heaven or Earth, that can absolutely and irresistible overwhelm them,
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but he only, to whose Justice they are most liable, and of whose Goodness alone it is, that they are not consumed: If God with his Omnipotence were as Man,
but he only, to whose justice they Are most liable, and of whose goodness alone it is, that they Are not consumed: If God with his Omnipotence were as Man,
or if Man with his Passions were in this respect, as God is, and could follow his anger with effect, the Race of Mankind had long since been extinguished;
or if Man with his Passion were in this respect, as God is, and could follow his anger with Effect, the Raze of Mankind had long since been extinguished;
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This is the first way of apprehending the perfect Goodness of the divine Patience, that he doth not respite and delay the punishment of Sinners at any time for want of Power to take Vengeance of them;
This is the First Way of apprehending the perfect goodness of the divine Patience, that he does not respite and Delay the punishment of Sinners At any time for want of Power to take Vengeance of them;
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and in such cases our forbearance is not properly Patience, because feeling no grief our selves, we are not so desirous, that he who once provoked us should feel it now.
and in such cases our forbearance is not properly Patience, Because feeling no grief our selves, we Are not so desirous, that he who once provoked us should feel it now.
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Now since it is neither want of Power, nor want of Holiness, or hatred of Sin, that with-holds the Vengeance of Divine Justice from falling upon Men, till their Provocations are grown insufferable;
Now since it is neither want of Power, nor want of Holiness, or hatred of since, that withholds the Vengeance of Divine justice from falling upon Men, till their Provocations Are grown insufferable;
1. If sentence were speedily executed against an evil work, and if it seldom happened that a notorious wickedness was not forthwith made remarkable by a following vengeance, there would be a little space left for Repentance:
1. If sentence were speedily executed against an evil work, and if it seldom happened that a notorious wickedness was not forthwith made remarkable by a following vengeance, there would be a little Molle left for Repentance:
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But if upon every notorious offence the Malefactor was made an example of notable vengeance, the perpetual observation of this would be like a flaming Sword hanging over every Man's head,
But if upon every notorious offence the Malefactor was made an Exampl of notable vengeance, the perpetual observation of this would be like a flaming Sword hanging over every Man's head,
and to grow from bad to worse, but still crushed all Impostures, and discountenanced all Villany and Hypocrisie at its first setting out in the World, where would be the Patience and Faith of the Saints, of those that believe in God,
and to grow from bad to Worse, but still crushed all Impostors, and discountenanced all Villainy and Hypocrisy At its First setting out in the World, where would be the Patience and Faith of the Saints, of those that believe in God,
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when it hath stood long enough to have some colour for Antiquity, and hath obtained interest enough to pretend to a kind of Ʋniversality, then it will be seen, who they are that love God, and Truth, and Goodness, that are not willing to be deceived, that will take pains not to be deceived, that will take pains to be rightly informed;
when it hath stood long enough to have Some colour for Antiquity, and hath obtained Interest enough to pretend to a kind of Ʋniversality, then it will be seen, who they Are that love God, and Truth, and goodness, that Are not willing to be deceived, that will take pains not to be deceived, that will take pains to be rightly informed;
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that prefer Truth before glorious Names, and a good Conscience before Applause and Flattery, and eternal Life before the Ease and Pleasures of this World.
that prefer Truth before glorious Names, and a good Conscience before Applause and Flattery, and Eternal Life before the Ease and Pleasures of this World.
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God bears long with all the Provocations of Mankind, for the same reason that he permits Heresies, which is, that they, who are approved, may be made manifest.
God bears long with all the Provocations of Mankind, for the same reason that he permits Heresies, which is, that they, who Are approved, may be made manifest.
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For these, and such like reasons as these, God in his Wisdom and Goodness bears with infinite Patience those Provocations for a long time together, which he could be avenged of in a moment, and which he utterly abominates;
For these, and such like Reasons as these, God in his Wisdom and goodness bears with infinite Patience those Provocations for a long time together, which he could be avenged of in a moment, and which he utterly abominates;
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so at the end of that Period, the Justice of God was seen, when their iniquity was full. To grow worse for the forbearance of God, is the most criminal Presumption in the World;
so At the end of that Period, the justice of God was seen, when their iniquity was full. To grow Worse for the forbearance of God, is the most criminal Presumption in the World;
for as on the one side, if the degeneracy, and the impudence of Sinners should not be suffered to flourish long, there will be no Tryal of the Faith of honest Men;
for as on the one side, if the degeneracy, and the impudence of Sinners should not be suffered to flourish long, there will be no Trial of the Faith of honest Men;
so if it should be suffer'd to last always, the Temptation would at length grow too hard for them, God exercises his own Patience, that good Men might exercise theirs;
so if it should be suffered to last always, the Temptation would At length grow too hard for them, God exercises his own Patience, that good Men might exercise theirs;
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since if God punishes the sins of the Fathers upon the Children in this Life, the like cause have we to fear, that he will punish the Sins of our Youth,
since if God Punishes the Sins of the Father's upon the Children in this Life, the like cause have we to Fear, that he will Punish the Sins of our Youth,
The truth is, these are the uses we ought to make of both those Considerations that I laid before you from the Text, which I shall therefore inculcate again. And,
The truth is, these Are the uses we ought to make of both those Considerations that I laid before you from the Text, which I shall Therefore inculcate again. And,
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we have, I say, no reason to perplex our selves about these things, because for many Generations God hath suffer'd deceit and violence to prevail, to spread and to flourish in the world;
we have, I say, no reason to perplex our selves about these things, Because for many Generations God hath suffered deceit and violence to prevail, to spread and to flourish in the world;
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when we look abroad into the World, and look back upon so many past Ages, wherein Religion hath been made a formal pretence for the establishing of a worldly greatness and Dominion upon gross and palpable Errors, supported by Fraud and Force, it is foolishly done of us to disquiet our selves with doubts,
when we look abroad into the World, and look back upon so many past Ages, wherein Religion hath been made a formal pretence for the establishing of a worldly greatness and Dominion upon gross and palpable Errors, supported by Fraud and Force, it is foolishly done of us to disquiet our selves with doubts,
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For this is to suppose God to be such a one as our selves, impatient of high Indignities and great Provocations, ready to kindle upon any notable affront,
For this is to suppose God to be such a one as our selves, impatient of high Indignities and great Provocations, ready to kindle upon any notable affront,
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2. No Sinner hath reason to presume upon the Patience of God, or to conclude, That the wrath of God doth not abide upon him, because he hath prospered long in an Evil way,
2. No Sinner hath reason to presume upon the Patience of God, or to conclude, That the wrath of God does not abide upon him, Because he hath prospered long in an Evil Way,
He that punishes, when Wisdom and Goodness requires severity, punishes more certainly, than he that punishes but only as he is led by sudden and passionate Anger.
He that Punishes, when Wisdom and goodness requires severity, Punishes more Certainly, than he that Punishes but only as he is led by sudden and passionate Anger.
and humble thy self before him, if peradventure the Repentance may keep off that Punishment for the future, which his Patience hath kept off hitherto: For,
and humble thy self before him, if Peradventure the Repentance may keep off that Punishment for the future, which his Patience hath kept off hitherto: For,
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3. That which we have been speaking of being considered, there is very great reason for us to humble our selves before God for our Sins, that have been long since committed;
3. That which we have been speaking of being considered, there is very great reason for us to humble our selves before God for our Sins, that have been long since committed;
God's displeasure doth not wear off, as our trouble doth, though because we are not affected with the vile Actions that were done a great while since, we are apt to flatter our selves, that neither is he so angry with us as he was:
God's displeasure does not wear off, as our trouble does, though Because we Are not affected with the vile Actions that were done a great while since, we Are apt to flatter our selves, that neither is he so angry with us as he was:
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remembring those Words of the Apostle, Rom. 2.4. Despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.
remembering those Words of the Apostle, Rom. 2.4. Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance.
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or at least, that they mind it not, viz. That the goodness of God leadeth them to repentance, (i. e.) the goodness of his Forbearance and Long-suffering.
or At least, that they mind it not, viz. That the Goodness of God leads them to Repentance, (i. e.) the Goodness of his Forbearance and Long-suffering.
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For as the reason why God threatens, is because he would have the Punishment avoided, since he that threatens beforehand, doth it, that there may be no occasion of Punishment;
For as the reason why God threatens, is Because he would have the Punishment avoided, since he that threatens beforehand, does it, that there may be no occasion of Punishment;
so the reason why the threatning is not inflicted presently, is the very same, especially when it is declared expresly, that Repentance will be admitted:
so the reason why the threatening is not inflicted presently, is the very same, especially when it is declared expressly, that Repentance will be admitted:
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and others frame themselves to Piety and Charity, and dependance upon God more than ever they did before, it is highly probable, that when he finds so great a difference, he will make as great a difference;
and Others frame themselves to Piety and Charity, and dependence upon God more than ever they did before, it is highly probable, that when he finds so great a difference, he will make as great a difference;
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and seek the Lord while he may be found, and call upon him while he is near, that he may be near unto us in all our Troubles and Adversities, whensoever they oppress us,
and seek the Lord while he may be found, and call upon him while he is near, that he may be near unto us in all our Troubles and Adversities, whensoever they oppress us,
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COncerning the Galileans, whose Blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifices, and the Eighteen Jews upon whom the Tower in Siloam fell and slew them, our Saviour's Discourse to those that were present was this:
Concerning the Galileans, whose Blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifices, and the Eighteen jews upon whom the Tower in Siloam fell and slew them, our Saviour's Discourse to those that were present was this:
2. That one reason why such Evils do nat befal all Persons at the same time, who are equally Sinners, is, That while some are visited with the Rod, others may take warning by it. And,
2. That one reason why such Evils do nat befall all Persons At the same time, who Are equally Sinners, is, That while Some Are visited with the Rod, Others may take warning by it. And,
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Something I shall say, but very briefly, of the two first, because they are supposed in these Sayings of our Lord, though not the main things intended.
Something I shall say, but very briefly, of the two First, Because they Are supposed in these Sayings of our Lord, though not the main things intended.
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The Natives of Melita, though they were Barbarians, yet when they saw a Viper fasten upon St. Paul's hand, presently concluded, That he was a murderer, whom though he had escaped the Sea,
The Natives of Melita, though they were Barbarians, yet when they saw a Viper fasten upon Saint Paul's hand, presently concluded, That he was a murderer, whom though he had escaped the Sea,
But with something better reason did Joseph 's Brethren, when he had brought them into distress, argue with one another, Verily, we are guilty concerning our Brother,
But with something better reason did Joseph is Brothers, when he had brought them into distress, argue with one Another, Verily, we Are guilty Concerning our Brother,
which belief is so troublesom to a guilty mind, that for this reason the generality of Men are naturally disposed to like a Religion so much the more,
which belief is so troublesome to a guilty mind, that for this reason the generality of Men Are naturally disposed to like a Religion so much the more,
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To prevent which, and to bring us into the way of Salvation, God sent his own Son into the World to be a Sacrifice for us, that we having so great an assurance of the expiation of our Sins, should chearfully set our selves to the Reformation of our Hearts and Lives,
To prevent which, and to bring us into the Way of Salvation, God sent his own Son into the World to be a Sacrifice for us, that we having so great an assurance of the expiation of our Sins, should cheerfully Set our selves to the Reformation of our Hearts and Lives,
for upon the relation of those disasters, the minds of the hearers presently turned to this Conclusion, That they were very great Sinners that suffered such things,
for upon the Relation of those disasters, the minds of the hearers presently turned to this Conclusion, That they were very great Sinners that suffered such things,
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So that whether evil comes by the free will of others, as it did upon the Galileans, whose Blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifices, or by such means,
So that whither evil comes by the free will of Others, as it did upon the Galileans, whose Blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifices, or by such means,
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and to all other methods and ways which we use to keep off evil, it will make us add that which is best of all, to secure by well-doing an Interest in the Favour of God.
and to all other methods and ways which we use to keep off evil, it will make us add that which is best of all, to secure by welldoing an Interest in the Favour of God.
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It is a great defect of Wisdom, as well as of true Religion, to be so nice as we often are, in weighing the means of our welfare, with the causes of danger;
It is a great defect of Wisdom, as well as of true Religion, to be so Nicaenae as we often Are, in weighing the means of our welfare, with the Causes of danger;
and this with respect only to second causes, forgetting all the while, that which ought in the first and chiefest place to be remembred, the supreme Mover and Orderer even of those Causes, and of the whole Matter.
and this with respect only to second Causes, forgetting all the while, that which ought in the First and chiefest place to be remembered, the supreme Mover and Orderer even of those Causes, and of the Whole Matter.
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But if we laid to heart what we all believe, that it is an unseen Hand that governs all, undoubtedly we should be more afraid of our Sins, than of all other miseries;
But if we laid to heart what we all believe, that it is an unseen Hand that governs all, undoubtedly we should be more afraid of our Sins, than of all other misery's;
but this is one part of the singular Worship we pay to God, that from him we can receive evil too, without suspecting either the Goodness of his Intention,
but this is one part of the singular Worship we pay to God, that from him we can receive evil too, without suspecting either the goodness of his Intention,
because it was an Error so easie for them to slide into, by reason of the Temper and Constitution of their Law, which to them that kept it, promised all the good things of this Life,
Because it was an Error so easy for them to slide into, by reason of the Temper and Constitution of their Law, which to them that kept it, promised all the good things of this Life,
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and God would establish a Covenant upon promises of an higher nature than those of the Law of Moses, and upon more terrible Penalties than those were threatned by that Law:
and God would establish a Covenant upon promises of an higher nature than those of the Law of Moses, and upon more terrible Penalties than those were threatened by that Law:
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And therefore this plain Doctrine of our Saviour, which no doubt was something surprizing to his Hearers, was very seasonable to be delivered, just when that Law was expiring,
And Therefore this plain Doctrine of our Saviour, which no doubt was something surprising to his Hearers, was very seasonable to be Delivered, just when that Law was expiring,
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Which when they should see, they would have reason to remember that he had told them, upon a particular occasion, that they were not to call them the greatest Sinners, who suffered such things,
Which when they should see, they would have reason to Remember that he had told them, upon a particular occasion, that they were not to call them the greatest Sinners, who suffered such things,
it would also be expedient, that the Profession of so holy a Faith should not be dishonoured by the continual scandals of Men, whose Conversation is quite contrary to their Profession:
it would also be expedient, that the Profession of so holy a Faith should not be dishonoured by the continual scandals of Men, whose Conversation is quite contrary to their Profession:
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and therefore that God should purifie his Church in the Furnace of Affliction, and sometimes separate the Sincere from the Hypocrite, by bringing them to the Test of Persecution, that those who hang loosely upon the Christian Communion, might be shaken off,
and Therefore that God should purify his Church in the Furnace of Affliction, and sometime separate the Sincere from the Hypocrite, by bringing them to the Test of Persecution, that those who hang loosely upon the Christian Communion, might be shaken off,
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but for a good Cause, and with a good Conscience, most certainly it was a seasonable Instruction, that the greatest Sufferers were not to be accounted the greatest Sinners.
but for a good Cause, and with a good Conscience, most Certainly it was a seasonable Instruction, that the greatest Sufferers were not to be accounted the greatest Sinners.
But this, I confess, is a Reason that doth not reach the full Intention of our Saviour, in the Doctrine he laid down upon this occasion mentioned in the Text;
But this, I confess, is a Reason that does not reach the full Intention of our Saviour, in the Doctrine he laid down upon this occasion mentioned in the Text;
but his words considered with all the circumstances wherewith they are to be taken, do suppose that when Men suffer for their sins, they are not to be accounted greater Sinners meerly for that reason,
but his words considered with all the Circumstances wherewith they Are to be taken, do suppose that when Men suffer for their Sins, they Are not to be accounted greater Sinners merely for that reason,
For sometimes God punishes the Sins of some Men by the Hands of others that are worse than they, whom he reserves for far greater Punishments in this Life,
For sometime God Punishes the Sins of Some Men by the Hands of Others that Are Worse than they, whom he reserves for Far greater Punishments in this Life,
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Now by the same reason, that it must not be concluded of those that suffer under the Oppressions of others that they are worse than those that oppress them, it ought not neither to be concluded of those that do not suffer by them, that they are worse than those that do;
Now by the same reason, that it must not be concluded of those that suffer under the Oppressions of Others that they Are Worse than those that oppress them, it ought not neither to be concluded of those that do not suffer by them, that they Are Worse than those that do;
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while the World lasts, to keep Christians at the greatest distance from that Jewish Error; That Men may discern God's Love and Hatred by what befals them in this World.
while the World lasts, to keep Christians At the greatest distance from that Jewish Error; That Men may discern God's Love and Hatred by what befalls them in this World.
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Shall I conclude, for instance, that the French Protestants have been the greatest Sinners of all the Protestants in Europe, or greater than our selves,
Shall I conclude, for instance, that the French Protestants have been the greatest Sinners of all the Protestants in Europe, or greater than our selves,
and you to hear it, who to their Praise with God, and to the encrease of their Reward hereafter in a better Life, have suffered the loss of all things, to keep a good Conscience,
and you to hear it, who to their Praise with God, and to the increase of their Reward hereafter in a better Life, have suffered the loss of all things, to keep a good Conscience,
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but of those whom the Terrors of this World have prevailed with, more than the Terrors of the Lord; in whom the desire of ease here, hath been too hard for the desire of Salvation hereafter;
but of those whom the Terrors of this World have prevailed with, more than the Terrors of the Lord; in whom the desire of ease Here, hath been too hard for the desire of Salvation hereafter;
2. That one reason why the Evils of this Life do not befal all Persons at the same time, who are equally Sinners, is, That while some are visited with the Rod of God, others may take warning by it.
2. That one reason why the Evils of this Life do not befall all Persons At the same time, who Are equally Sinners, is, That while Some Are visited with the Rod of God, Others may take warning by it.
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And now I am sure it will be granted, that our Saviour did not wander from the true intent of God's Providence in the things that happened to those Persons,
And now I am sure it will be granted, that our Saviour did not wander from the true intent of God's Providence in the things that happened to those Persons,
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and therefore since he gave warning by their examples, it remains true, as I said, that one reason why the Evils of this Life do not befal all Persons at the same time who equally deserve them,
and Therefore since he gave warning by their Examples, it remains true, as I said, that one reason why the Evils of this Life do not befall all Persons At the same time who equally deserve them,
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because the tryals of some righteous Men are not only profitable to themselves, but the examples of them also are profitable to other good Men to encourage and fortifie them.
Because the trials of Some righteous Men Are not only profitable to themselves, but the Examples of them also Are profitable to other good Men to encourage and fortify them.
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for if the Sufferings of a few in comparison, would instruct all the rest, God's end is gained, which is, that we should learn righteousness, when his judgments are abroad in the earth:
for if the Sufferings of a few in comparison, would instruct all the rest, God's end is gained, which is, that we should Learn righteousness, when his Judgments Are abroad in the earth:
especially, when he threatens and shews Examples of Justice at the same time, and might have made those Examples of his Justice too, whom he threatens.
especially, when he threatens and shows Examples of justice At the same time, and might have made those Examples of his justice too, whom he threatens.
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For as the Blood of those Galileans was mingled with their Sacrifices ▪ so was the Blood of those Paschal Sacrifices, which they came to offer just before the Roman Army hemm'd them in;
For as the Blood of those Galileans was mingled with their Sacrifices ▪ so was the Blood of those Paschal Sacrifices, which they Come to offer just before the Roman Army hemmed them in;
and as those eighteen were kill'd by the fall of the Tower of Siloam, so were the Inhabitants of Jerusalem destroyed in the destruction of Jerusalem it self.
and as those eighteen were killed by the fallen of the Tower of Siloam, so were the Inhabitants of Jerusalem destroyed in the destruction of Jerusalem it self.
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even amongst Christians, That his displeasure should be seen, where his goodness doth not lead to repentance; and it is his goodness, that by his Judgments he doth awaken us,
even among Christians, That his displeasure should be seen, where his Goodness does not led to Repentance; and it is his Goodness, that by his Judgments he does awaken us,
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and for this reason, the sufferings of those Sinners that were made the first examples, are commonly less than theirs that would learn no instruction by them,
and for this reason, the sufferings of those Sinners that were made the First Examples, Are commonly less than theirs that would Learn no instruction by them,
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and if the warning that God gives us by others, hath the same effect, that correction it self would have upon us, God who doth not willingly grieve the Children of Men, would spare us,
and if the warning that God gives us by Others, hath the same Effect, that correction it self would have upon us, God who does not willingly grieve the Children of Men, would spare us,
And how are Men wrought upon by Calamities? excepting some few who are such Wretches as Ahab was, who in his distress sinned yet more and more. These are the common effects:
And how Are Men wrought upon by Calamities? excepting Some few who Are such Wretches as Ahab was, who in his distress sinned yet more and more. These Are the Common effects:
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Thus, as I insinuated at first, Joseph 's Brethren, when they felt the anguish of mind, that their present distress cast them into, could then say, Verily we were guilty concerning our Brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, and would not hear him.
Thus, as I insinuated At First, Joseph is Brothers, when they felt the anguish of mind, that their present distress cast them into, could then say, Verily we were guilty Concerning our Brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, and would not hear him.
but it is likely they made a shift to forget it, as much as they could from time to time, till they fell into that perplexity, which their Brother cast them in;
but it is likely they made a shift to forget it, as much as they could from time to time, till they fell into that perplexity, which their Brother cast them in;
and then they talk to one another about their Sin freely and sorrowfully, as if they had all along dissembled their sense of it to one another before:
and then they talk to one Another about their since freely and sorrowfully, as if they had all along dissembled their sense of it to one Another before:
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This is one end of God's Chastisements, to bring those to an effectual acknowledgment of their evil ways, who till then had smothered the Conviction of their Guilt;
This is one end of God's Chastisements, to bring those to an effectual acknowledgment of their evil ways, who till then had smothered the Conviction of their Gilded;
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And therefore, that we may not make it necessary for Providence to teach us Wisdom and Charity by withdrawing those Bounties of his, which we abuse to the pampering of Pride,
And Therefore, that we may not make it necessary for Providence to teach us Wisdom and Charity by withdrawing those Bounties of his, which we abuse to the pampering of Pride,
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and other Duties of Piety, who were very careless of them before? In their distress they will seek God early, though in their Prosperity they were so backward to any thing of Religion,
and other Duties of Piety, who were very careless of them before? In their distress they will seek God early, though in their Prosperity they were so backward to any thing of Religion,
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we make many vows and promises, and we set our selves immediately to perform them: This is the natural effect of sufferings, when we feel them our selves;
we make many vows and promises, and we Set our selves immediately to perform them: This is the natural Effect of sufferings, when we feel them our selves;
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Since therefore we cannot look abroad into the World, but we shall see the Judgments of God in the Earth, let us learn Righteousness, let us not be high-minded, but fear;
Since Therefore we cannot look abroad into the World, but we shall see the Judgments of God in the Earth, let us Learn Righteousness, let us not be High-minded, but Fear;
let us not judge others, but judge our selves, and often consider, what our Saviour replied to the supposition of their being Sinners above all others, who suffered such things as others had not suffered;
let us not judge Others, but judge our selves, and often Consider, what our Saviour replied to the supposition of their being Sinners above all Others, who suffered such things as Others had not suffered;
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For after our Saviour had spoken the Parable of the unjust Judge, that was wearied by the Widow's importunity to do Justice for her against her adversaries he argued thus, v. 7. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him,
For After our Saviour had spoken the Parable of the unjust Judge, that was wearied by the Widow's importunity to do justice for her against her Adversaries he argued thus, v. 7. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him,
though he bear long with them? or rather, as it might have been translated, and will he bear long in their cause? I tell you, that he will avenge them speedily:
though he bear long with them? or rather, as it might have been translated, and will he bear long in their cause? I tell you, that he will avenge them speedily:
and much more considerable than the other, and that is his second coming in Person to judge the Quick and the Dead, which will not be till the end of the World:
and much more considerable than the other, and that is his second coming in Person to judge the Quick and the Dead, which will not be till the end of the World:
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Thus the coming of the Day of the Lord, 2 Pet. 3.10. Is called his coming, v. 4. and the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, with all his Saints, 1 Thes. 3.13. and in many other places.
Thus the coming of the Day of the Lord, 2 Pet. 3.10. Is called his coming, v. 4. and the coming of the Lord jesus christ, with all his Saints, 1 Thebes 3.13. and in many other places.
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and that was his coming to destroy the Jews, and to deliver the Christians out of their Hands, which happened 40 Years after his Death: And of this the 24th.
and that was his coming to destroy the jews, and to deliver the Christians out of their Hands, which happened 40 years After his Death: And of this the 24th.
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Chapter of St. Matthew is an undeniable Testimony, where a Description of the Destruction of Jerusalem, and a Description of the Day of Judgment are so interwoven one with the other, that it is a matter of some difficulty to know punctually and fully, what is proper to the one, and what to the other:
Chapter of Saint Matthew is an undeniable Testimony, where a Description of the Destruction of Jerusalem, and a Description of the Day of Judgement Are so interwoven one with the other, that it is a matter of Some difficulty to know punctually and Fully, what is proper to the one, and what to the other:
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But plain it is, that the one as well as the other, is called the Coming of the Son of Man, as appears by verses 27. and 37. The Destruction of Jerusalem was made as it were a Type or Figure of the Day of Judgment;
But plain it is, that the one as well as the other, is called the Coming of the Son of Man, as appears by Verses 27. and 37. The Destruction of Jerusalem was made as it were a Type or Figure of the Day of Judgement;
and therefore these Words are there, Verily, I say unto you, this Generation shall not pass away, till all these things be fulfilled, v. 34. (i. e.) till they are accomplished in that part of the meaning which respects the Destruction of Jerusalem, which was destroyed before that Generation passed away.
and Therefore these Words Are there, Verily, I say unto you, this Generation shall not pass away, till all these things be fulfilled, v. 34. (i. e.) till they Are accomplished in that part of the meaning which respects the Destruction of Jerusalem, which was destroyed before that Generation passed away.
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particularly that, Let your moderation be known unto all men, the Lord is at hand, Phil. 4.5. (i. e.) let all Men see by your Meekness and Patience under those Oppressions which you suffer, that you believe those Predictions, which we have delivered to you from Christ, that he is at hand to deliver you;
particularly that, Let your moderation be known unto all men, the Lord is At hand, Philip 4.5. (i. e.) let all Men see by your Meekness and Patience under those Oppressions which you suffer, that you believe those Predictions, which we have Delivered to you from christ, that he is At hand to deliver you;
when the Earth shall be burnt up, and all the works that are therein, yet because this notable revolution of the destruction of the Jews was in some degree like unto it,
when the Earth shall be burned up, and all the works that Are therein, yet Because this notable revolution of the destruction of the jews was in Some degree like unto it,
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therefore it was also called the end of all things, meaning the end of the Jewish State and Religion, which was to be accompanied with manifest Tokens of God's Favour to the Christians,
Therefore it was also called the end of all things, meaning the end of the Jewish State and Religion, which was to be accompanied with manifest Tokens of God's Favour to the Christians,
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And thus we are to understand that passage in St. Peter, The end of all things is at hand, be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer, 1 Pet. 4.7. Not that this was in a strict and proper sense, the Coming of Christ, because he did not come in Person as he will do at the last day;
And thus we Are to understand that passage in Saint Peter, The end of all things is At hand, be you Therefore Sobrium and watch unto prayer, 1 Pet. 4.7. Not that this was in a strict and proper sense, the Coming of christ, Because he did not come in Person as he will do At the last day;
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but in some sense it might be so called, because he appeared by his Power and Providence to do the same work in part, which will with incomparably greater perfection be done at the last, (i.e.) to take Vengeance of the ungodly and to save his own People:
but in Some sense it might be so called, Because he appeared by his Power and Providence to do the same work in part, which will with incomparably greater perfection be done At the last, (i.e.) to take Vengeance of the ungodly and to save his own People:
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for the Incorrigibleness of the Jewish Nation, and their incurable hatred of the Truth, and obstinate Persecution of it, was dreadfully punished in the destruction of Jerusalem; and the Christians had not only all escaped out of it,
for the Incorrigibleness of the Jewish nation, and their incurable hatred of the Truth, and obstinate Persecution of it, was dreadfully punished in the destruction of Jerusalem; and the Christians had not only all escaped out of it,
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And now the reason why this wonderful Providence was called the Coming of Christ, seems plainly to be this, That after his Ascension into Heaven, he set down at the right hand of God,
And now the reason why this wondered Providence was called the Coming of christ, seems plainly to be this, That After his Ascension into Heaven, he Set down At the right hand of God,
as that was, for the destruction of his enemies, and the saving of his Servants, are called the coming of Christ; God hath given him to be head over all things to the Church, and therefore such Passages as that was, are called his coming, to signifie that they are the effects of his Providence and Government, for the good of his Church, no less than if he had come in Person to order them,
as that was, for the destruction of his enemies, and the Saving of his Servants, Are called the coming of christ; God hath given him to be head over all things to the Church, and Therefore such Passages as that was, Are called his coming, to signify that they Are the effects of his Providence and Government, for the good of his Church, no less than if he had come in Person to order them,
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but that he may be said to come often before the end of the World, (i. e.) as often as his Providence doth signally and remarkably appear for this purpose:
but that he may be said to come often before the end of the World, (i. e.) as often as his Providence does signally and remarkably appear for this purpose:
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which being to be done, before the personal coming of Christ to Judgment, the meaning must be, that his destruction shall be so remarkably the Work of a Divine Providence, that all shall confess it was not the effect of worldly Policy,
which being to be done, before the personal coming of christ to Judgement, the meaning must be, that his destruction shall be so remarkably the Work of a Divine Providence, that all shall confess it was not the Effect of worldly Policy,
When those magnificent Predictions are fulfilled concerning the universal prevalence of Truth and Goodness amongst Men, with which the Old and New Testament are plentifully furnished,
When those magnificent Predictions Are fulfilled Concerning the universal prevalence of Truth and goodness among Men, with which the Old and New Testament Are plentifully furnished,
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then also is it true, that the Lord comes, (i.e.) by the Power of his Spirit and Providence to renew and reform a degenerate World, that was running headlong into perdition.
then also is it true, that the Lord comes, (i.e.) by the Power of his Spirit and Providence to renew and reform a degenerate World, that was running headlong into perdition.
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And thus much concerning the sense of these Words, when the son of man cometh, which I have shewn, do principally signifie that great and amazing revolution,
And thus much Concerning the sense of these Words, when the son of man comes, which I have shown, do principally signify that great and amazing revolution,
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The design of both which, was to infer the conclusion in the foregoing verse, And shall not God avenge his own Elect, which cry day and night unto him,
The Design of both which, was to infer the conclusion in the foregoing verse, And shall not God avenge his own Elect, which cry day and night unto him,
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e.) notwithstanding the Promises of God to hear the Prayers of good Men, and to interpose for them that depend upon him, there will be but little Faith in these Promises found up-upon the Earth,
e.) notwithstanding the Promises of God to hear the Prayers of good Men, and to interpose for them that depend upon him, there will be but little Faith in these Promises found up-upon the Earth,
Many will yield to the Temptations of this present World, and throwing off their dependance upon God, will think to secure themselves by Flattery and Hypocrisie from the Violence of wicked Men;
Many will yield to the Temptations of this present World, and throwing off their dependence upon God, will think to secure themselves by Flattery and Hypocrisy from the Violence of wicked Men;
And thus we may from other places of Scripture observe, that immediately before the Day of Judgment, there will be a great falling away from Christian Piety and Charity;
And thus we may from other places of Scripture observe, that immediately before the Day of Judgement, there will be a great falling away from Christian Piety and Charity;
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so that this is the meaning, That in such a wicked Age, as calls for the coming of the Son of Man, the open Enemies of God, which are the greater number, will be void of all regard whatsoever to his Word and to his Providence, or if they take any notice of it, it is that of the Scoffers mentioned by St. Peter, Who will say, Where is the promise of his coming? Many of his professed Servants will be weary of depending upon him,
so that this is the meaning, That in such a wicked Age, as calls for the coming of the Son of Man, the open Enemies of God, which Are the greater number, will be void of all regard whatsoever to his Word and to his Providence, or if they take any notice of it, it is that of the Scoffers mentioned by Saint Peter, Who will say, Where is the promise of his coming? Many of his professed Servants will be weary of depending upon him,
but yet the Parable, with the Application of it, being manifestly intended to stir up that Generation to pray to God, and not to faint, and to give a firm Faith to the Promises of God, notwithstanding the great troubles they were like to meet with from the unbelieving Jews: therefore neither could the coming of the Son of Man to be avenged of these his Enemies,
but yet the Parable, with the Application of it, being manifestly intended to stir up that Generation to pray to God, and not to faint, and to give a firm Faith to the Promises of God, notwithstanding the great Troubles they were like to meet with from the unbelieving jews: Therefore neither could the coming of the Son of Man to be avenged of these his Enemies,
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And notwithstanding both these advantages, yet his own servants would sometimes be reduced to that state, that it should be needful to them to cry unto God day and night;
And notwithstanding both these advantages, yet his own Servants would sometime be reduced to that state, that it should be needful to them to cry unto God day and night;
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That the Principles and Manners of Men were so often, and so generally corrupted, before the Coming of the Son of God into the World, is that, which might not appear strange at all, to those that consider the weakness and folly of Mankind:
That the Principles and Manners of Men were so often, and so generally corrupted, before the Coming of the Son of God into the World, is that, which might not appear strange At all, to those that Consider the weakness and folly of Mankind:
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that notwithstanding all this, Oppression, Violence, Fraud, Hypocrisie, Error, Superstition, Idolatry, and scandalous Examples, should for some Ages reign no less than before the times of Christ,
that notwithstanding all this, Oppression, Violence, Fraud, Hypocrisy, Error, Superstition, Idolatry, and scandalous Examples, should for Some Ages Reign no less than before the times of christ,
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and the assured Expectation of a larger Progress that Christianity will make in the Earth, and of better Effects that it will produce, may answer the Objection;
and the assured Expectation of a larger Progress that Christianity will make in the Earth, and of better Effects that it will produce, may answer the Objection;
but what was sufficient for both purposes, if they would be wise and honest, and suffer the Concernments of eternal Life to prevail with them above their worldly Interests;
but what was sufficient for both Purposes, if they would be wise and honest, and suffer the Concernments of Eternal Life to prevail with them above their worldly Interests;
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and therefore there was as much reason to expect an universal Reformation, as to expect that Men would not resist the Evidence of Truth, in Matters of the greatest concern to them in the whole World;
and Therefore there was as much reason to expect an universal Reformation, as to expect that Men would not resist the Evidence of Truth, in Matters of the greatest concern to them in the Whole World;
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but to bring them to this, the Gospel was furnished with no irresistible means, but left them under the natural liberty they had before, with a provision of Grace, that might be resisted;
but to bring them to this, the Gospel was furnished with no irresistible means, but left them under the natural liberty they had before, with a provision of Grace, that might be resisted;
So that if we consider the Excellency of the Gospel, with the Purpose of God not to overbear the World into the Faith and Obedience of it, by forcing the natural Liberty of Men, it had rather been much more strange,
So that if we Consider the Excellency of the Gospel, with the Purpose of God not to overbear the World into the Faith and obedience of it, by forcing the natural Liberty of Men, it had rather been much more strange,
for there shall arise false Christ's and false Prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch that if it were possible, they should deceive the very elect:
for there shall arise false Christ's and false prophets, and shall show great Signs and wonders, insomuch that if it were possible, they should deceive the very elect:
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Again, saith St. Paul, 2 Thess. 2. There shall be a falling away, and the man of sin shall come with all deceiveableness of unrighteousness in them that perish,
Again, Says Saint Paul, 2 Thess 2. There shall be a falling away, and the man of since shall come with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish,
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might all be damned who believe not the Truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might all be damned who believe not the Truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God:
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, Truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God:
And again, 1 Tim. 4.1, 2, 3. The Spirit speaketh expresly, says he, that in the latter times some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing spirits,
And again, 1 Tim. 4.1, 2, 3. The Spirit speaks expressly, Says he, that in the latter times Some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing spirits,
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Now lay all these things together, and here is as plain warning, as can possibly be given, of most corrupt and degenerate Times, even after Christ's first coming;
Now lay all these things together, and Here is as plain warning, as can possibly be given, of most corrupt and degenerate Times, even After Christ's First coming;
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And what Provision hath our Lord left to secure them from being misled, where there is so much danger? They are to attend to the Doctrine, which he delivered us at first by his Holy Apostles, to secure themselves from being deceived;
And what Provision hath our Lord left to secure them from being misled, where there is so much danger? They Are to attend to the Doctrine, which he Delivered us At First by his Holy Apostles, to secure themselves from being deceived;
and his Apostles, that they might not be scandalized, when they should happen, nor be tempted to suspect, that either Christianity was not of God from the first:
and his Apostles, that they might not be scandalized, when they should happen, nor be tempted to suspect, that either Christianity was not of God from the First:
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And so when Christ comes, he will find but little Faith upon the Earth: And this is the Observation which in the first place is unavoidable from the Text:
And so when christ comes, he will find but little Faith upon the Earth: And this is the Observation which in the First place is unavoidable from the Text:
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For whereas it is said, When the son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? It is intimated manifestly, that his coming is then to be expected,
For whereas it is said, When the son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth? It is intimated manifestly, that his coming is then to be expected,
Now at this rate, should the Lord of the Church, our Lord Jesus Christ, let things go as they would, it would in time come to pass, that nothing of Christianity would remain in the World,
Now At this rate, should the Lord of the Church, our Lord jesus christ, let things go as they would, it would in time come to pass, that nothing of Christianity would remain in the World,
But how is it, that Divine Providence will interpose, or according to the expression of the Text, that the Son of man will come, and will make good his Promise of being with his Church to the end of the World;
But how is it, that Divine Providence will interpose, or according to the expression of the Text, that the Son of man will come, and will make good his Promise of being with his Church to the end of the World;
and reduce wretched Mankind into an unavoidable necessity of consideration, that Truth and Righteousness should not utterly fall from among the Children of Men.
and reduce wretched Mankind into an unavoidable necessity of consideration, that Truth and Righteousness should not utterly fallen from among the Children of Men.
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as if he took no notice of them, nor were at all concerned at what they did, he is all the while trying and proving what they are, not indeed for his own Information, for he knows all things;
as if he took no notice of them, nor were At all concerned At what they did, he is all the while trying and proving what they Are, not indeed for his own Information, for he knows all things;
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and this will be abundantly demonstrated at the close of all things, that is, at the Day of Judgment, which will be the most convincing Act of Providence that ever was in the World,
and this will be abundantly demonstrated At the close of all things, that is, At the Day of Judgement, which will be the most convincing Act of Providence that ever was in the World,
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For the true Ground of Prayer, is Faith in the Providence, and Promises of God; and if there be no time, when these fail, then ought Men always to pray,
For the true Ground of Prayer, is Faith in the Providence, and Promises of God; and if there be no time, when these fail, then ought Men always to pray,
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and not to faint (i.e.) they ought always to depend upon God's Providence, they ought always to believe his Promises, they ought always to be certain that their Prayers are heard,
and not to faint (i.e.) they ought always to depend upon God's Providence, they ought always to believe his Promises, they ought always to be certain that their Prayers Are herd,
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nay, then most of all, because when Temptations to Unbelief are greatest, we should the most of all strengthen our selves by recourse to God, and dependance upon him.
nay, then most of all, Because when Temptations to Unbelief Are greatest, we should the most of all strengthen our selves by recourse to God, and dependence upon him.
which our Saviour thought good to illustrate by an Example in the Parable delivered before the Text, viz. of an unjust Judge, that neither feared God, nor regarded man;
which our Saviour Thought good to illustrate by an Exampl in the Parable Delivered before the Text, viz. of an unjust Judge, that neither feared God, nor regarded man;
and in affirming it must be some Fact proveable by our own Testimony, that we may swear in Judgment: All which implies, That we are not to swear indeliberately, passionately, or commonly.
and in affirming it must be Some Fact provable by our own Testimony, that we may swear in Judgement: All which Implies, That we Are not to swear indeliberately, passionately, or commonly.
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All which Conditions of using an Oath religiously, are put together by the Prophet Jeremiah, c. 4. v. 2. And thou shalt swear, The Lord liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness.
All which Conditions of using an Oath religiously, Are put together by the Prophet Jeremiah, c. 4. v. 2. And thou shalt swear, The Lord lives, in truth, in judgement, and in righteousness.
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In righteousness, not profaning an Oath by making it the Bond of Iniquity; in Judgment, not exposing it to Contempt, by using it rashly and improperly;
In righteousness, not profaning an Oath by making it the Bound of Iniquity; in Judgement, not exposing it to Contempt, by using it rashly and improperly;
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Swearing in Truth, is that part of the Religion of an Oath, which I shall at this time press upon you, omitting the Consideration of what things an Oath may be conversant about;
Swearing in Truth, is that part of the Religion of an Oath, which I shall At this time press upon you, omitting the Consideration of what things an Oath may be conversant about;
and that the rather, because I shall apply what I have to say upon the former point, either to such Oaths as fasten any Duty upon us, required by the Laws;
and that the rather, Because I shall apply what I have to say upon the former point, either to such Oaths as fasten any Duty upon us, required by the Laws;
or to Swearing in Courts of Judicature, where the end of Swearing, viz. the Judicial deciding of Controversies, does always make the Matter enquired into, worthy of so high a Testimony.
or to Swearing in Courts of Judicature, where the end of Swearing, viz. the Judicial deciding of Controversies, does always make the Matter inquired into, worthy of so high a Testimony.
If Perjury, as 'tis commonly said, be grown the crying Sin of our Land, and it appears that the Penalties of the Law are not terrible enough to prevail against it;
If Perjury, as it's commonly said, be grown the crying since of our Land, and it appears that the Penalties of the Law Are not terrible enough to prevail against it;
we are then bound in Allegiance to God, in Loyalty to the King, in Love to our Country, in Charity to the Souls of Men, to bring in all the assistance we can from Religion, to expel this fatal Mischief,
we Are then bound in Allegiance to God, in Loyalty to the King, in Love to our Country, in Charity to the Souls of Men, to bring in all the assistance we can from Religion, to expel this fatal Mischief,
he whose Testimony alone, needs not to be confirmed by any other, since for him only it is naturally and eternally impossible to deceive or to be deceived:
he whose Testimony alone, needs not to be confirmed by any other, since for him only it is naturally and eternally impossible to deceive or to be deceived:
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And what an height of impudence must it needs be, to put the like affront upon God himself, by appealing to his Knowledge for our Unrighteousness, in Matters wherein we deal falsly? What is this,
And what an height of impudence must it needs be, to put the like affront upon God himself, by appealing to his Knowledge for our Unrighteousness, in Matters wherein we deal falsely? What is this,
and call the Vengeance of the Almighty down upon our Heads, if he discerns any Falsehood and Deceit in our Testimony? And 'tis impossible that any obligation to speak the Truth,
and call the Vengeance of the Almighty down upon our Heads, if he discerns any Falsehood and Deceit in our Testimony? And it's impossible that any obligation to speak the Truth,
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I do not think that the invoking of Divine Vengeance, if we swerve from the Truth, is only consequent upon Swearing, according to the Opinion of some learned Men,
I do not think that the invoking of Divine Vengeance, if we swerve from the Truth, is only consequent upon Swearing, according to the Opinion of Some learned Men,
Hence it is, that the Septuagint sometimes useth NONLATINALPHABET, a Curse, for NONLATINALPHABET an Oath. Said Abraham to his Servant, Gen. 24.41. Thou shalt be free from this my Oath:
Hence it is, that the septuagint sometime uses, a Curse, for an Oath. Said Abraham to his Servant, Gen. 24.41. Thou shalt be free from this my Oath:
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And this is that meaning of an Oath, which is well exprest both by the Forms and Rites of Swearing used amongst us, the common Form being this, So help ye God; to which the Party Sworn, gives his Assent by laying his Hand upon the Holy Gospel, and kissing it;
And this is that meaning of an Oath, which is well expressed both by the Forms and Rites of Swearing used among us, the Common From being this, So help you God; to which the Party Sworn, gives his Assent by laying his Hand upon the Holy Gospel, and kissing it;
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but I think, that in strictness, every Oath includes a Promise, even the assertory Oath, by which a Man binds himself to declare what he knows concerning some matter of Fact, past or present;
but I think, that in strictness, every Oath includes a Promise, even the assertory Oath, by which a Man binds himself to declare what he knows Concerning Some matter of Fact, past or present;
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for this Oath includes a Promise of declaring the Truth concerning it, only the Promise and Performance are so close to each other, that they can hardly be distinguish'd;
for this Oath includes a Promise of declaring the Truth Concerning it, only the Promise and Performance Are so close to each other, that they can hardly be distinguished;
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These Oaths are mostly taken out of Courts of Judicature, such as the Oaths of subordinate Magistrates, to execute the Laws honestly, and to administer Justice impartially;
These Oaths Are mostly taken out of Courts of Judicature, such as the Oaths of subordinate Magistrates, to execute the Laws honestly, and to administer justice impartially;
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for so long as those Circumstances remain, in which the Oath binds him, every wilful omission of performing the tenour of his Promise, is contrary to his Oath,
for so long as those circumstances remain, in which the Oath binds him, every wilful omission of performing the tenor of his Promise, is contrary to his Oath,
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so often as he fails, so often he is forsworn, as truly so often, as if he had every time before each guilty Failure, taken the same Oath which he bound himself withal at first.
so often as he fails, so often he is forsworn, as truly so often, as if he had every time before each guilty Failure, taken the same Oath which he bound himself withal At First.
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for by disobeying thy Superior, suppose thou hast done contrary to thy Oath yesterday, that was one Perjury ▪ and shouldst thou do the like to morrow that would be another.
for by disobeying thy Superior, suppose thou hast done contrary to thy Oath yesterday, that was one Perjury ▪ and Shouldst thou do the like to morrow that would be Another.
If thou art under a Promise confirmed by Oath, but not under the restraint of the Fear of God, thou mayest bind one Curse fast upon thy Head with another,
If thou art under a Promise confirmed by Oath, but not under the restraint of the fear of God, thou Mayest bind one Curse fast upon thy Head with Another,
In Courts of Judicature, Perjury is incurr'd, when false Witness is given in upon Oath, i. e. either when a Man swears that to be true, which he knows to be false;
In Courts of Judicature, Perjury is incurred, when false Witness is given in upon Oath, i. e. either when a Man swears that to be true, which he knows to be false;
Moreover, a Witness may incur the guilt of Perjury, by endeavouring to blind the Evidence with deceitful shuffling Answers, instead of declaring what he knows, in plainness and simplicity of speaking;
Moreover, a Witness may incur the guilt of Perjury, by endeavouring to blind the Evidence with deceitful shuffling Answers, instead of declaring what he knows, in plainness and simplicity of speaking;
for tho' the Court by multiplying-Questions, may screw out the Truth at last, yet he has not discharg'd his Oath, which obliged him not only to an actual and final discovery of the Truth,
for though the Court by multiplying-Questions, may screw out the Truth At last, yet he has not discharged his Oath, which obliged him not only to an actual and final discovery of the Truth,
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Much less can his Oath be discharged by the help of Equivocation, and Mental Reservations, which being of no force to save a Lye, are much less able to excuse from Perjury.
Much less can his Oath be discharged by the help of Equivocation, and Mental Reservations, which being of no force to save a Lie, Are much less able to excuse from Perjury.
If any one of the Jury be prepossess'd in favour of one side, intending, be the Evidence what it will, to use all his Interest with the rest, in favour of that;
If any one of the Jury be prepossessed in favour of one side, intending, be the Evidence what it will, to use all his Interest with the rest, in favour of that;
Again, if any of them intend honestly at first, but are afterward wrought to conspire in a Verdict contrary to the Evidence, they have violated their Oath at last.
Again, if any of them intend honestly At First, but Are afterwards wrought to conspire in a Verdict contrary to the Evidence, they have violated their Oath At last.
if in any Case depending they return Jurors whose Interest and Affection they believe will carry them to favour the side befriended by their own Wishes;
if in any Case depending they return Jurors whose Interest and Affection they believe will carry them to favour the side befriended by their own Wishes;
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for tho' they may chuse whether they will be forsworn, yet he that returns 'em had a Mind that they should, rather than the Cause should miscarry on that side to which he is partial himself.
for though they may choose whither they will be forsworn, yet he that returns they had a Mind that they should, rather than the Cause should miscarry on that side to which he is partial himself.
but before God he is as guilty of the Violation of an Oath, as the honest Witness would have been, had he knowingly used the same subtilty in giving Testimony, which was indeed but practised upon him,
but before God he is as guilty of the Violation of an Oath, as the honest Witness would have been, had he knowingly used the same subtlety in giving Testimony, which was indeed but practised upon him,
As to the Inducements to Perjury, which was the third Subject propounded, there is no doubt but every sin which preys upon the Conscience, does form the mind more or less into some disposition to this, the blackest of them all;
As to the Inducements to Perjury, which was the third Subject propounded, there is no doubt but every since which preys upon the Conscience, does from the mind more or less into Some disposition to this, the Blackest of them all;
The prevalency of any Lust, especially of Ambition and Revengefulness, animates Men to break loose from all the most sacred Bonds that should restrain them from gratifying their inordinate Appetites.
The prevalency of any Lust, especially of Ambition and Revengefulness, animates Men to break lose from all the most sacred Bonds that should restrain them from gratifying their inordinate Appetites.
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In a word, such are the Inducements and Occasions of Perjury, that perhaps it were to be wished, that the manner of administring Oaths, were in all places a little more awful and solemn than it is, to strike into those Men some reverence of an Oath,
In a word, such Are the Inducements and Occasions of Perjury, that perhaps it were to be wished, that the manner of administering Oaths, were in all places a little more awful and solemn than it is, to strike into those Men Some Reverence of an Oath,
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Indeed, the most effectual way to prevent false Swearing, would be to consider the heinous Aggravations of the Sin, some of which in the last place I shall now represent.
Indeed, the most effectual Way to prevent false Swearing, would be to Consider the heinous Aggravations of the since, Some of which in the last place I shall now represent.
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But whoever is known to be a common falsifier of his Word, and so given to Deceit that he is not to be trusted, let him be endued with never so many considerable and useful Parts besides, that shall be sure to ruin his Reputation.
But whoever is known to be a Common falsifier of his Word, and so given to Deceit that he is not to be trusted, let him be endued with never so many considerable and useful Parts beside, that shall be sure to ruin his Reputation.
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Insincerity is so foul a Stain, that no good quality can wipe it out; and this shews that there is a strong Obligation to trust, common to all Mankind;
Insincerity is so foul a Stain, that no good quality can wipe it out; and this shows that there is a strong Obligation to trust, Common to all Mankind;
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wherefore this must needs be one heinous Circumstance of Perjury, That when the sacred Bond of an Oath, is once violated, the perjur'd Person is guilty of breaking that Faith and Truth, which was a natural Duty before.
Wherefore this must needs be one heinous Circumstance of Perjury, That when the sacred Bound of an Oath, is once violated, the perjured Person is guilty of breaking that Faith and Truth, which was a natural Duty before.
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If thou hadst been barely required to give thy Testimony in Court, yet even without Oath or Promise, thou wert greatly bound to Truth; because the telling of a Lye in this Case, were impudent undutifulness to the Judge,
If thou Hadst been barely required to give thy Testimony in Court, yet even without Oath or Promise, thou Wertenberg greatly bound to Truth; Because the telling of a Lie in this Case, were impudent undutifulness to the Judge,
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In like manner, a Verdict should be according to the Evidence, if it were only for this, that a Controversie might be righteously decided, instead of establishing some instance of Iniquity by a Law.
In like manner, a Verdict should be according to the Evidence, if it were only for this, that a Controversy might be righteously decided, instead of establishing Some instance of Iniquity by a Law.
This therefore is a farther Aggravation of the Sin of Perjury in all these Cases, That the Oath which is violated, did not only bind to that Sincerity, which is the Duty of all Men every where;
This Therefore is a farther Aggravation of the since of Perjury in all these Cases, That the Oath which is violated, did not only bind to that Sincerity, which is the Duty of all Men every where;
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but to that Truth, which was particularly demanded by the Magistrate, which was to be an Instrument of Justice and publick Security, which was necessary for the preventing of Wars, and the doing of Right.
but to that Truth, which was particularly demanded by the Magistrate, which was to be an Instrument of justice and public Security, which was necessary for the preventing of Wars, and the doing of Right.
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The perjur'd Man deprives himself, as much as he can, of the last hope of Sinners, who though they put many Affronts upon the rest of God's Attributes,
The perjured Man deprives himself, as much as he can, of the last hope of Sinners, who though they put many Affronts upon the rest of God's Attributes,
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or serves the designs of Faction or Oppression? For I should guess that Forswearing is never practised but upon the wrong side, at least, that 'tis call'd in very rarely, in comparison, to assist the Right.
or serves the designs of Faction or Oppression? For I should guess that Forswearing is never practised but upon the wrong side, At least, that it's called in very rarely, in comparison, to assist the Right.
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Behold then, what horrible confusion it makes in the World, while it confounds Right and Wrong, Truth and Falshood, Justice and Injustice, blotting out the clearest Characters, by which they can be distinguisht from one another in Courts of Judgment.
Behold then, what horrible confusion it makes in the World, while it confounds Right and Wrong, Truth and Falsehood, justice and Injustice, blotting out the Clearest Characters, by which they can be distinguished from one Another in Courts of Judgement.
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they in whom good Subjects, and wronged Innocents expect to meet with powerful Patrons, while none but the Criminal and Seditious shrinks away with Shame and Fear;
they in whom good Subject's, and wronged Innocents expect to meet with powerful Patrons, while none but the Criminal and Seditious shrinks away with Shame and fear;
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Who to the Church bring the Securities of her Patrimony and Rights, making the Benefits of their Justice to bear good proportion with the Authority of their Commission, which they have received not only from the King,
Who to the Church bring the Securities of her Patrimony and Rights, making the Benefits of their justice to bear good proportion with the authority of their Commission, which they have received not only from the King,
Who from the Sovereign convey Life and Spirit through the whole Body of the Nation, returning the same in grateful Loyalty and Duty from his Subjects,
Who from the Sovereign convey Life and Spirit through the Whole Body of the nation, returning the same in grateful Loyalty and Duty from his Subject's,
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Should we not all conspire to remove every hindrance of such Advantages as these, which being rightly considered, seem to be no less desirable, necessary and universal,
Should we not all conspire to remove every hindrance of such Advantages as these, which being rightly considered, seem to be no less desirable, necessary and universal,
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than the refreshing Showers, and the return of fruitful ••asons. But than Perjury, nothing does more fatally intercept the Communication of those excellent Benefits;
than the refreshing Showers, and the return of fruitful ••asons. But than Perjury, nothing does more fatally intercept the Communication of those excellent Benefits;
nor an Appeal to his Knowledge, nor an Appeal to his Justice, and the fear of damning himself by his own Sentence, can retain from Lying, and breach of his Word.
nor an Appeal to his Knowledge, nor an Appeal to his justice, and the Fear of damning himself by his own Sentence, can retain from Lying, and breach of his Word.
But shall he then ever ascend into God's holy Hill? Shall he ever come into the Portion of the Righteous? How tender are thy Mercies, O God, who art yet willing to accept even of his Repentance;
But shall he then ever ascend into God's holy Hill? Shall he ever come into the Portion of the Righteous? How tender Are thy mercies, Oh God, who art yet willing to accept even of his Repentance;
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but their Names, and their Age, to have it said of one of them, that he walked with God, and but of one is a reasonable intimation, that he excelled in Godliness and Vertue:
but their Names, and their Age, to have it said of one of them, that he walked with God, and but of one is a reasonable intimation, that he excelled in Godliness and Virtue:
1. That Piety, or Faith in God, is the over-ruling Principle of his Actions; a Reason that prevails with him, above all other Reasons and Motives whatsoever:
1. That Piety, or Faith in God, is the overruling Principle of his Actions; a Reason that prevails with him, above all other Reasons and Motives whatsoever:
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A sense of his Justice, that will not suffer the wicked to go unpunished; and of his Faithfulness, that will not suffer the Righteous to be unrewarded:
A sense of his justice, that will not suffer the wicked to go unpunished; and of his Faithfulness, that will not suffer the Righteous to be unrewarded:
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than restrain People from being intolerably bad, and such as Humane Society cannot bear. He that believes in God, submits to just Authority for Conscience sake;
than restrain People from being intolerably bad, and such as Humane Society cannot bear. He that believes in God, submits to just authority for Conscience sake;
which is a plain argument, that Human Authority is not the Rule of Perfection; and that we must live by an higher Principle, than that of Obedience to Man,
which is a plain argument, that Human authority is not the Rule of Perfection; and that we must live by an higher Principle, than that of obedience to Man,
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It is something more, than to govern our Intentions and Actions by doing well for our selves in this World? For although integrity and well-doing in all kinds of Duty is generally the best way to prosperity in this Life;
It is something more, than to govern our Intentions and Actions by doing well for our selves in this World? For although integrity and welldoing in all Kinds of Duty is generally the best Way to Prosperity in this Life;
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And if we should bring every other reason of doing what we ought to do, to the Tryal, every other reason besides that of Faith, will be found very defective and insufficient,
And if we should bring every other reason of doing what we ought to do, to the Trial, every other reason beside that of Faith, will be found very defective and insufficient,
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but whether it be opportunity invites, or danger threatens, what Temptation soever sets upon him, he will say with Joseph, How can I do this great wickedness and sin against God? Setting aside Faith, it may bear dispute,
but whither it be opportunity invites, or danger threatens, what Temptation soever sets upon him, he will say with Joseph, How can I do this great wickedness and since against God? Setting aside Faith, it may bear dispute,
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and the sense of his Presence is with him, that sense which fills him with Life and Joy in well-doing, especially where the Temptation to Sin is very great,
and the sense of his Presence is with him, that sense which fills him with Life and Joy in welldoing, especially where the Temptation to since is very great,
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Hence it is, that the wise Man tells us, that by the fear of the Lord, men depart from evil, Prov. 16.6. and that the fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of Death, Prov. 14.27.
Hence it is, that the wise Man tells us, that by the Fear of the Lord, men depart from evil, Curae 16.6. and that the Fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of Death, Curae 14.27.
I have thus shewn, what is meant by the Character of Enoch, when it is said that he walked with God, viz. That his regard to God was the over-ruling Principle of all his Actions,
I have thus shown, what is meant by the Character of Enoch, when it is said that he walked with God, viz. That his regard to God was the overruling Principle of all his Actions,
and there are these Two ends to which it manifestly served, viz. That that Age might be awakened into the consideration of another Life, by so surprizing a Testimony thereof, as this was;
and there Are these Two ends to which it manifestly served, viz. That that Age might be awakened into the consideration of Another Life, by so surprising a Testimony thereof, as this was;
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and withal, that they might by so sensible an Argument be led to consider, that the true Reward of Piety and Integrity, was not in this World, but in a better.
and withal, that they might by so sensible an Argument be led to Consider, that the true Reward of Piety and Integrity, was not in this World, but in a better.
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1. There was this Instruction in the Translation of Enoch, which the World could not but take notice of, That there was undoubtedly another life after this, to which he was taken, Soul and Body, having left no part of himself behind him here, as other Mortals did.
1. There was this Instruction in the translation of Enoch, which the World could not but take notice of, That there was undoubtedly Another life After this, to which he was taken, Soul and Body, having left no part of himself behind him Here, as other Mortals did.
And that this is no uncertain Conjecture, appears from hence, that Enoch was translated but Sixty nine Years before Noah was born, in whose time Mankind was grown to such an intollerable degree of Licentiousness, That God sent the Flood to sweep all away but eight Persons.
And that this is no uncertain Conjecture, appears from hence, that Enoch was translated but Sixty nine years before Noah was born, in whose time Mankind was grown to such an intolerable degree of Licentiousness, That God sent the Flood to sweep all away but eight Persons.
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and consequently that in Enoch 's time, who was translated little less than a Thousand Years after the Creation, there was a very great decay of Piety and Virtue every where;
and consequently that in Enoch is time, who was translated little less than a Thousand years After the Creation, there was a very great decay of Piety and Virtue every where;
and forgot their Creator, and had lost the Sense of that infinitely better World which Adam and the religious Patriarchs had by revelation from God given them assurance of:
and forgotten their Creator, and had lost the Sense of that infinitely better World which Adam and the religious Patriarchs had by Revelation from God given them assurance of:
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In such an Age as this, when for the Reason now mentioned, it is evident, that the generality of Mankind were sunk into Debauchery, and perhaps into Infidelity too;
In such an Age as this, when for the Reason now mentioned, it is evident, that the generality of Mankind were sunk into Debauchery, and perhaps into Infidelity too;
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It is therefore very reasonable to conceive, that God intended by this surprizing Testimony of translating Enoch alive into a better World, to convince the unbelieving, to awaken the inconsiderate,
It is Therefore very reasonable to conceive, that God intended by this surprising Testimony of translating Enoch alive into a better World, to convince the unbelieving, to awaken the inconsiderate,
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2. This was a very instructing admonition, That God who is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, as the Epistle to the Hebrews says upon this very example of Enoch; that God, I say, rewarded his Piety, not with giving him a longer Life in that pleasant World,
2. This was a very instructing admonition, That God who is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, as the Epistle to the Hebrews Says upon this very Exampl of Enoch; that God, I say, rewarded his Piety, not with giving him a longer Life in that pleasant World,
this, I say, was a demonstration to all that would consider it, That that World to which he was translated, was a better World than that from which he was taken;
this, I say, was a demonstration to all that would Consider it, That that World to which he was translated, was a better World than that from which he was taken;
since if he had died, that vicious Age would have imputed that change to any thing, rather than to a divine Providence, rewarding so excellent a Man with so early a removal to a better Life;
since if he had died, that vicious Age would have imputed that change to any thing, rather than to a divine Providence, rewarding so excellent a Man with so early a removal to a better Life;
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And now having said thus much concerning the extraordinary Character of Enoch, and the singular end it pleased God to make with him in this World, I have yet more to do by way of Application; and that,
And now having said thus much Concerning the extraordinary Character of Enoch, and the singular end it pleased God to make with him in this World, I have yet more to do by Way of Application; and that,
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as requires a free and unprejudiced, and clear Judgment to perceive, but which not bearing upon the Senses of Men, distinguisheth between the Wise and the Honest on one side,
as requires a free and unprejudiced, and clear Judgement to perceive, but which not bearing upon the Senses of Men, Distinguisheth between the Wise and the Honest on one side,
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A Believer doth of all Men make the most proper use of his Reason, because he assents to the Principles of Religion: For instance: That there is a God;
A Believer does of all Men make the most proper use of his Reason, Because he assents to the Principles of Religion: For instance: That there is a God;
that the Example of these Men, who have lived by Faith, and walked with God, is worthy of our Imition, is a Subject that might be spoken to without end. But let us consider it, 2. As an imitable Example:
that the Exampl of these Men, who have lived by Faith, and walked with God, is worthy of our Imition, is a Subject that might be spoken to without end. But let us Consider it, 2. As an imitable Exampl:
Enoch lived in a World that was full of Temptation, and those as dangerous as Temptations can possibly be, the Temptations of Luxury, which in their kind are inferiour to none;
Enoch lived in a World that was full of Temptation, and those as dangerous as Temptations can possibly be, the Temptations of Luxury, which in their kind Are inferior to none;
and instead of surfeiting himself with those delightful Entertainments of Sense that were round about him, he raised his mind above them to the Contemplation of the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God;
and instead of surfeiting himself with those delightful Entertainments of Sense that were round about him, he raised his mind above them to the Contemplation of the Power, Wisdom, and goodness of God;
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and the Snares of Conversation, and his unavoidable Engagements in the World, will not permit that Justice and Purity, that Devotion and Sobriety, which Religion requires;
and the Snares of Conversation, and his unavoidable Engagements in the World, will not permit that justice and Purity, that Devotion and Sobriety, which Religion requires;
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So that all this time, viz. for three hundred Years, of which it is said, that he walked with God, Enoch was the Husband of a Wife, the Father of Children, the Master of a numerous Family;
So that all this time, viz. for three hundred years, of which it is said, that he walked with God, Enoch was the Husband of a Wife, the Father of Children, the Master of a numerous Family;
nay, he was a Prince in his Generation, the seventh from Adam, in the Line of Seth; the eldest Son by descent from the eldest House of Seth; one therefore, who in his time made no little Figure in the World,
nay, he was a Prince in his Generation, the seventh from Adam, in the Line of Seth; the eldest Son by descent from the eldest House of Seth; one Therefore, who in his time made no little Figure in the World,
But tho' in these Circumstances he differed not from other Men, otherwise than that his Affairs might be more Cumbersome than those of ordinary Persons;
But though in these circumstances he differed not from other Men, otherwise than that his Affairs might be more Cumbersome than those of ordinary Persons;
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he walked with God, he was a perfect Man, and grew to that heighth of Piety and Righteousness, that God thought fit to reward so eminent a Person, with translating him alive from Earth to Heaven;
he walked with God, he was a perfect Man, and grew to that height of Piety and Righteousness, that God Thought fit to reward so eminent a Person, with translating him alive from Earth to Heaven;
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a plain demonstration against the pretences of the Roman Church, That retirement in Monasteries, and a single Life, are not necessary to the highest degree of Piety;
a plain demonstration against the pretences of the Roman Church, That retirement in Monasteries, and a single Life, Are not necessary to the highest degree of Piety;
tho' not of being translated alive into a better World, yet of going thither by the common passage of death, which as to the substance of the Reward is the same thing;
though not of being translated alive into a better World, yet of going thither by the Common passage of death, which as to the substance of the Reward is the same thing;
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while yet the revelation of a future Life, was not so clear and publick as it was made by our Lord Jesus Christ, who brought life and immortality to light:
while yet the Revelation of a future Life, was not so clear and public as it was made by our Lord jesus christ, who brought life and immortality to Light:
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And since he by his Doctrine, and by his Resurrection, and his Ascension into Heaven, hath given us such evidence and notice of a Life to come, that a more clear evidence could not have been reasonably desired, there is no need that the World under the Gospel, should be admonished by such extraordinary Methods any more:
And since he by his Doctrine, and by his Resurrection, and his Ascension into Heaven, hath given us such evidence and notice of a Life to come, that a more clear evidence could not have been reasonably desired, there is no need that the World under the Gospel, should be admonished by such extraordinary Methods any more:
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that when that time cometh, of which Enoch prophesied, as St. Jude reporteth, v. 14. That the Lord shall come with ten thousands of his Saints to execute Judgment upon all,
that when that time comes, of which Enoch prophesied, as Saint U^de Reporteth, v. 14. That the Lord shall come with ten thousands of his Saints to execute Judgement upon all,
For his Providence always attends the working of second Causes, either disposing them or permitting them to produce those things that happen in the World.
For his Providence always attends the working of second Causes, either disposing them or permitting them to produce those things that happen in the World.
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yet he omitting, or not so much regarding the influence of these second Causes, applied himself to the consideration of that Providence under which they all concurred to reduce him to this sad state,
yet he omitting, or not so much regarding the influence of these second Causes, applied himself to the consideration of that Providence under which they all concurred to reduce him to this sad state,
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The Truth is, they must be great Strangers to the Spirit and Design of Christianity who can be tempted to count their Prayers and their Repentance and Righteousness unprofitable,
The Truth is, they must be great Strangers to the Spirit and Design of Christianity who can be tempted to count their Prayers and their Repentance and Righteousness unprofitable,
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For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastned every morning, Psal. 73.13, 14. But then he recoverd a better Mind, ver. 21, 22. Thus my heart was grieved,
For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning, Psalm 73.13, 14. But then he recovered a better Mind, ver. 21, 22. Thus my heart was grieved,
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For if God should be severe to mark what is amss, who could stand before him? If he should enter into Judgment with his Servants, no Flesh living would be justified.
For if God should be severe to mark what is amss, who could stand before him? If he should enter into Judgement with his Servants, no Flesh living would be justified.
For if we who are obnoxious to his Purity and Justice, have yet received innumerable benefits from him, it is hard and unreasonable to complain of him,
For if we who Are obnoxious to his Purity and justice, have yet received innumerable benefits from him, it is hard and unreasonable to complain of him,
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nor any Authority that one can have over another, equal to that which he has over us, there is great reason why we should meekly submit to his Chastisements,
nor any authority that one can have over Another, equal to that which he has over us, there is great reason why we should meekly submit to his Chastisements,
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and be content to receive not only that Good which we have not deserved, but that Evil also which we have deserved at his Hand. But this is not all: For,
and be content to receive not only that Good which we have not deserved, but that Evil also which we have deserved At his Hand. But this is not all: For,
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For a great Truth it is, and we may happily know it by experience, That 'tis our way to do many things in our Prosperity, which trouble us in our Adversity.
For a great Truth it is, and we may happily know it by experience, That it's our Way to do many things in our Prosperity, which trouble us in our Adversity.
and therefore, says St. Paul, We glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience Rom. 5.3. By the same reason they disengage our Affections from worldly things, more than we are well able to do it without them.
and Therefore, Says Saint Paul, We glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation works patience Rom. 5.3. By the same reason they disengage our Affections from worldly things, more than we Are well able to do it without them.
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and by satisfying ourselves wheh we have lost one, we learn to moderate our desires about the rest, which is a good that recompences all the grief we endure in the way to it.
and by satisfying ourselves wheh we have lost one, we Learn to moderate our Desires about the rest, which is a good that recompenses all the grief we endure in the Way to it.
which when we feel to be made up of Care and Trouble, as well as Mirth and Pleasure, we grow more reconciled to the thoughts of Death, which puts an end as well to the Troubles,
which when we feel to be made up of Care and Trouble, as well as Mirth and Pleasure, we grow more reconciled to the thoughts of Death, which puts an end as well to the Troubles,
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Finally, the Patience and the Godly manner of bearing Evils, and the good use we make of them, worketh the encrease of our Reward, especially if we endure grief, suffering wrongfully, and most of all,
Finally, the Patience and the Godly manner of bearing Evils, and the good use we make of them, works the increase of our Reward, especially if we endure grief, suffering wrongfully, and most of all,
if we suffer for righteousness sake. This is that which St. Peter makes no doubt to say is thank-worthy; and it turns so greatly to our account, that instead of mentioning it as a thing fit to discourage and deject his Disciples, our Saviour bid them to rejoice, and to be exceeding glad; for, says he, great is your Reward in Heaven.
if we suffer for righteousness sake. This is that which Saint Peter makes no doubt to say is thankworthy; and it turns so greatly to our account, that instead of mentioning it as a thing fit to discourage and deject his Disciples, our Saviour bid them to rejoice, and to be exceeding glad; for, Says he, great is your Reward in Heaven.
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David found by experience, that it was good for him that he was afflicted; and he confessed that God in very faithfulness had afflicted bim, (i. e.) meaning all the advantage to him which he had gained.
David found by experience, that it was good for him that he was afflicted; and he confessed that God in very faithfulness had afflicted bim, (i. e.) meaning all the advantage to him which he had gained.
though sharp Medicines? He gives us Food, Raiment, Plenty, Peace, and Health, that we might in the midst of these good things serve him with thankfulness;
though sharp Medicines? He gives us Food, Raiment, Plenty, Peace, and Health, that we might in the midst of these good things serve him with thankfulness;
then although here are worldly Evils to be born, yet there are also such spiritual Consolatives to support us under them, that we have more reason to be thankful than to complain.
then although Here Are worldly Evils to be born, yet there Are also such spiritual Consolatives to support us under them, that we have more reason to be thankful than to complain.
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He says they were strengthned with all might according to God's glorious Power, unto all Patience and Long-suffering with joyfulness, Col. 1.11. They were indeed troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
He Says they were strengthened with all might according to God's glorious Power, unto all Patience and Long-suffering with joyfulness, Col. 1.11. They were indeed troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
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sorrowful, yet always rejoycing, 1 Cor. iv. 8. vi. 10. 7. We are to consider that the Troubles of this Life are not always Punishments, but sometimes Trials.
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing, 1 Cor. iv. 8. vi. 10. 7. We Are to Consider that the Troubles of this Life Are not always Punishments, but sometime Trials.
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and bless his Name, even when he deprives us of the good things, and sends us the Afflictions of this Life ▪ We should therefore receive evil from God's hand as well as Good,
and bless his Name, even when he deprives us of the good things, and sends us the Afflictions of this Life ▪ We should Therefore receive evil from God's hand as well as Good,
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the World will see that we are very sure we serve a good Master, and one whom we believe nothing ought to deter or discourage us from obeying, not Death it self, nor Vexations worse than Death.
the World will see that we Are very sure we serve a good Master, and one whom we believe nothing ought to deter or discourage us from obeying, not Death it self, nor Vexations Worse than Death.
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The Truth is, that all the Virtues that are exercised while every thing goes well with us as heart can wish, are something necessary for our Welfare in this World,
The Truth is, that all the Virtues that Are exercised while every thing Goes well with us as heart can wish, Are something necessary for our Welfare in this World,
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and yet we go on to bless and serve him, this puts it out of all question, that we are really and in earnest what we seem to be, the faithful Servants of God,
and yet we go on to bless and serve him, this puts it out of all question, that we Are really and in earnest what we seem to be, the faithful Servants of God,
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Thus I have laid down some Considerations very useful, I am persuaded, to prepare us for all the Portion of Evil which God may think fit to send upon any of us in this World, that whenever any of it happens, we may follow the Example of Job, and receive Evil from God's Hand, as well as good.
Thus I have laid down Some Considerations very useful, I am persuaded, to prepare us for all the Portion of Evil which God may think fit to send upon any of us in this World, that whenever any of it happens, we may follow the Exampl of Job, and receive Evil from God's Hand, as well as good.
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It is a great mistake that these thoughts must make us melancholy, and spoil that reasonable comfort we should take in the good things which God lends us for our use.
It is a great mistake that these thoughts must make us melancholy, and spoil that reasonable Comfort we should take in the good things which God lends us for our use.
And so we shall feel our selves under the Power of all those Reasons why we should with submission and thankfulness receive not only good, but evil also at the hand of God.
And so we shall feel our selves under the Power of all those Reasons why we should with submission and thankfulness receive not only good, but evil also At the hand of God.
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for the Disciples of Christ were used in that manner, that St. Paul applied this Saying to their Case, v. 36. For thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are appointed as sheep for the slaughter.
for the Disciples of christ were used in that manner, that Saint Paul applied this Saying to their Case, v. 36. For thy sake we Are killed all the day long, we Are appointed as sheep for the slaughter.
yet because God saw their Innocence, says the Apostle, who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? They were dealt with as Malefactors, yet, says he, Who is he that condemneth? so that he supposes them to be condemned by no body, in comparison,
yet Because God saw their Innocence, Says the Apostle, who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? They were dealt with as Malefactors, yet, Says he, Who is he that Condemneth? so that he supposes them to be condemned by no body, in comparison,
1. That Men do sometimes condemn those whom God justifies. (2.) That they whom God justifies have no cause to be dejected when they are condemned by Men.
1. That Men do sometime condemn those whom God Justifies. (2.) That they whom God Justifies have no cause to be dejected when they Are condemned by Men.
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and they condemn them too for the sake of those things which he approves, and lay that to their charge which he is now pleased with, and will hereafter reward.
and they condemn them too for the sake of those things which he approves, and lay that to their charge which he is now pleased with, and will hereafter reward.
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They did not aim at worldly Power and Greatness, but instead of using that interest they had in the People to save themselves by Violence from Persecution;
They did not aim At worldly Power and Greatness, but instead of using that Interest they had in the People to save themselves by Violence from Persecution;
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Let us therefore see how they were used by Men, by Jews and Gentiles. As for the Jews, it was not indeed very likely that they should be treated much better than their Master had been before. And so the Event shewed;
Let us Therefore see how they were used by Men, by jews and Gentiles. As for the jews, it was not indeed very likely that they should be treated much better than their Master had been before. And so the Event showed;
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For thus we find St. Paul obliged to apologize for himself before Foelix, against the accusations of the Jews; They cannot, says he, prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
For thus we find Saint Paul obliged to apologise for himself before Felix, against the accusations of the jews; They cannot, Says he, prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
But this I confess unto thee, That after the way which they call heresie, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law,
But this I confess unto thee, That After the Way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my Father's, believing all things which Are written in the Law,
St. Paul, and such as he, believed all things that were written in the Law and the Prophets, those very Writings which the Jews themselves acknowledged to be Divine,
Saint Paul, and such as he, believed all things that were written in the Law and the prophets, those very Writings which the jews themselves acknowledged to be Divine,
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yet they were esteemed Hereticks because they undertook to see with their own Eyes, and to judge for themselves, instead of submitting to the Authority of the Council that had betrayed and murdered the Lord Jesus.
yet they were esteemed Heretics Because they undertook to see with their own Eyes, and to judge for themselves, instead of submitting to the authority of the Council that had betrayed and murdered the Lord jesus.
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Thus when Paul and Silas had converted a multitude of Devout Greeks, and not a few of the chief Women at Thessalonica, the Jews who believed not, moved with Envy, took unto 'em certain lewd Fellows of the baser sort,
Thus when Paul and Silas had converted a multitude of Devout Greeks, and not a few of the chief Women At Thessalonica, the jews who believed not, moved with Envy, took unto they certain lewd Fellows of the baser sort,
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and drew some of the Brethren to the Rulers, crying, These that have turned the world upside down, are come hither also, who do contrary to the decrees of Coesar, saying, That there is another King, one Jesus, Acts 17.5, 6. And yet they never made one step by Word or Deed, towards deposing Princes, and changing Governments.
and drew Some of the Brothers to the Rulers, crying, These that have turned the world upside down, Are come hither also, who do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying, That there is Another King, one jesus, Acts 17.5, 6. And yet they never made one step by Word or Deed, towards deposing Princes, and changing Governments.
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Thus also the same St. Paul being brought before Foelix at Jerusalem, the Jews complained by Tertullian their Oratour, That they had found him a pestilent fellow,
Thus also the same Saint Paul being brought before Felix At Jerusalem, the jews complained by Tertullian their Orator, That they had found him a pestilent fellow,
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and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ring-leader of the sect of the Nazarenes, Acts 24.5. 3. They concluded them under a sentence of Damnation, as far as they could do it.
and a mover of sedition among all the jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, Acts 24.5. 3. They concluded them under a sentence of Damnation, as Far as they could do it.
Indeed they would have it thought so impossible for a Christian to be saved, that some of them after being converted to Christianity, were strongly persuaded, that they still ought to keep the Law of Moses, and would have mingled Judaism and Christianity together:
Indeed they would have it Thought so impossible for a Christian to be saved, that Some of them After being converted to Christianity, were strongly persuaded, that they still ought to keep the Law of Moses, and would have mingled Judaism and Christianity together:
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and the Approbation of Kings and People, Law-makers and Philosophers, and by almost all the World, till such as you appeared, who are but of yesterday.
and the Approbation of Kings and People, Lawmakers and Philosophers, and by almost all the World, till such as you appeared, who Are but of yesterday.
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nay, that they adored an Asses-head, and sometimes a Cross: They did not stick to say, That in their solemn Assemblies they kill'd a Child, and committed Incest.
nay, that they adored an Asses-head, and sometime a Cross: They did not stick to say, That in their solemn Assemblies they killed a Child, and committed Incest.
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So long as Pride, Lust, Avarice, Revenge, Luxury, and such things remain, there will be so many Causes of condemning that which God approves. To which we must add,
So long as Pride, Lust, Avarice, Revenge, Luxury, and such things remain, there will be so many Causes of condemning that which God approves. To which we must add,
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Whilst it was kept in wise and honest hands, and truly represented, there was no room for Cheating, no Allowances for pious Frauds, no place for convenient Inventions:
While it was kept in wise and honest hands, and truly represented, there was no room for Cheating, no Allowances for pious Frauds, no place for convenient Inventions:
But then the ancient Fathers made no doubt to call it a Philosophy, and such a one as was designed to make Plowmen and vulgar Persons Philosophers, i. e. to cure them of Superstition,
But then the ancient Father's made no doubt to call it a Philosophy, and such a one as was designed to make Plowmen and Vulgar Persons Philosophers, i. e. to cure them of Superstition,
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6. In many Persons, the impatience of considering and weighing things, and the ease of letting others judge for them, without examining Particulars, is the cause of false Judgment.
6. In many Persons, the impatience of considering and weighing things, and the ease of letting Others judge for them, without examining Particulars, is the cause of false Judgement.
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Whoever therefore comes with truth on the other hand, against an Authority that must not be thought capable of mistaking, 'tis like to be welcome neither to those that teach,
Whoever Therefore comes with truth on the other hand, against an authority that must not be Thought capable of mistaking, it's like to be welcome neither to those that teach,
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Let us consider such things as these, 1. The infinite disproportion between GOD and Man; St. Paul 's meaning was, that GOD justifies, and Man condemns;
Let us Consider such things as these, 1. The infinite disproportion between GOD and Man; Saint Paul is meaning was, that GOD Justifies, and Man condemns;
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Man justifies only by the outward appearance, and sometimes happens to be pleased with profession and service, where nothing is meant of that which is so well taken.
Man Justifies only by the outward appearance, and sometime happens to be pleased with profession and service, where nothing is meant of that which is so well taken.
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By making him our Friend, we shall infallibly make one Friend more, and that is our own Consciences, which is infinitely more to us than the opinion of the World.
By making him our Friend, we shall infallibly make one Friend more, and that is our own Consciences, which is infinitely more to us than the opinion of the World.
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nor height nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord, v. 38. Nay says the Apostle, in all these things we are more than Conquerors;
nor height nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord, v. 38. Nay Says the Apostle, in all these things we Are more than Conquerors;
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to he conformed to the Image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren, v. 29, 30. i. e. Those whom he foreknew to be his most faithful Servants, he did before time decree, that by suffering for Righteousness, they should follow so glorious a Pattern as their elder Brother, the Lord Jesus. Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called (i. e.) he brought them to the profession of the truth in a hazardous time, that they should shew their Integrity;
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to he conformed to the Image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers, v. 29, 30. i. e. Those whom he foreknew to be his most faithful Servants, he did before time Decree, that by suffering for Righteousness, they should follow so glorious a Pattern as their elder Brother, the Lord jesus. Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called (i. e.) he brought them to the profession of the truth in a hazardous time, that they should show their Integrity;
And therefore that this Subject might have been more usefully pursued, by shewing particularly what that Faith and that Practice is, with which they must be qualified whom God justifies;
And Therefore that this Subject might have been more usefully pursued, by showing particularly what that Faith and that Practice is, with which they must be qualified whom God Justifies;
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which may raise such doubts in weaker Minds, that I thought it not unseasonable to bring to your remembrance how violently the Apostles and their Christian Brethren were condemned by Men, of whom yet these Men will grant that they were justified of God.
which may raise such doubts in Weaker Minds, that I Thought it not unseasonable to bring to your remembrance how violently the Apostles and their Christian Brothers were condemned by Men, of whom yet these Men will grant that they were justified of God.
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For if these Men themselves will tell you, that confidence is not to be trusted, you will, I hope, make this application, That neither is their confidence to be trusted;
For if these Men themselves will tell you, that confidence is not to be trusted, you will, I hope, make this application, That neither is their confidence to be trusted;
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Thus Jews and Gentiles exclaimed against our Fathers the Apostles, and the primitive Believers, condemning them for going against Antiquity, Universality, Authority, Tradition, Philosophers, Law-makers, Kings and Nations.
Thus jews and Gentiles exclaimed against our Father's the Apostles, and the primitive Believers, condemning them for going against Antiquity, Universality, authority, Tradition, Philosophers, Lawmakers, Kings and nations.
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And therefore the more lofty those Pretences are, by which the other Church would bring us to an intire submission to her Authority in every point of Religion,
And Therefore the more lofty those Pretences Are, by which the other Church would bring us to an entire submission to her authority in every point of Religion,
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And if she will not allow me to make a Judgment of the Particulars, 'tis just as if a Man should try to hinder me from casting up my own Accounts, by going about to prove that he cannot possibly mistake in doing it;
And if she will not allow me to make a Judgement of the Particulars, it's just as if a Man should try to hinder me from casting up my own Accounts, by going about to prove that he cannot possibly mistake in doing it;
For those Books which acquaint us with their Names, and which were written by some of themselves, do also discover to us what Faith they professed, what Doctrine they taught, and what Lives they led.
For those Books which acquaint us with their Names, and which were written by Some of themselves, do also discover to us what Faith they professed, what Doctrine they taught, and what Lives they led.
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and we too may say, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? it is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? it is Christ that died,
and we too may say, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect? it is God that Justifieth, who is he that Condemneth? it is christ that died,
that while evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived, ye may continue in the things which ye have learned, knowing of whom ye have learned them, even from the Sayings of our Lord Jesus and his holy Apostles, delivered to us in the Scriptures, which are able to make us wise unto Salvation, through Faith which is in Christ Jesus.
that while evil men and seducers shall wax Worse and Worse, deceiving and being deceived, you may continue in the things which you have learned, knowing of whom you have learned them, even from the Sayings of our Lord jesus and his holy Apostles, Delivered to us in the Scriptures, which Are able to make us wise unto Salvation, through Faith which is in christ jesus.
